Twenty-two games into the season, the Spurs have eighteen wins, a perfect road record, and poise when it comes to finishing close games.
Despite the addition of seven new players to the roster this year, the Spurs sit comfortably in the second spot of the Western Conference, half a game behind the Golden State Warriors. The silver and black are winning by an average of 9.17 points. They also lead the league in mid-range scoring (22.1%), 3-point percentage (39.7%), and free throw percentage (81.6%). This offensive ability has paid off, especially in close games.
Three out of the Spurs’ last four games were close, consisting of only a one to two point difference within the last three minutes of regulation.