It felt like everything was going down the drain when Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle went down with injuries earlier in November. Without two of the team's prime stars, many believed the Spurs would quickly fall out of the top of the conference standings and struggle to perform against greater teams. Well, that has not been the case.
With Wemby and Castle out of the lineup, the Spurs have been staying afloat in a way that no one had expected. The team has stayed red-hot, fueled by all-around efforts. The immense depth of this squad has never been more apparent, and it is clear that this new era of Spurs basketball is going to be a successful one.