After resuming regular-season activities on Thursday, the Spurs returned from the NBA Cup with a bag full of wins. Even though they didn't win the whole thing, eventually losing to the Knicks in the championship, San Antonio gained a lot from the tournament. Above all else, the squad compiled one of the best resumes in the league from the NBA Cup alone.
At this point in the season, we have a clear picture of how the league has shaken up. The top teams are thriving, and the not-so-great ones are middling at the bottom. The Spurs, one of the NBA's premier teams, have planted themselves among the elite.