Despite a week filled with ups, downs, and scares of all kinds concerning the health of two star starters, the San Antonio Spurs were finally able to reach the top of the Western Conference.
Beginning last Thursday, during the highly-anticipated matchup between MVP candidates Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio experienced their first of two major injuries this past week. Leonard left the competition in the third quarter of the 102-92 loss to the Thunder after taking a hit to the head. He went on to miss the following game, a 107-85 win against the acclaimed Golden State Warriors.