For nearly 20 years, the San Antonio Spurs have been a model franchise. They have won 50 or more games in 18 straight seasons and piled up five NBA titles since the 1998-99 season.
Even in the time of Golden State's recent run of success, San Antonio is the most respected organization because of its consistency.
Now the formidable Spurs are showing some cracks. They have lost five of their last six games and need to go 15-8 in their last 23 to reach 50 wins again.
The push starts Friday night when San Antonio (35-24) faces surging Denver.