Consistency, consistency, and (checks notes) consistency. That has been a big bugaboo for the San Antonio Spurs, who have struggled of late. After three big wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder in December, it looked as though they had officially arrived as contenders.
Then reality slapped them in the face, and hard. They got smoked by the mediocre Utah Jazz at home. Then they blew a game to Jaren Jackson Jr. and a bunch of random players against the Memphis Grizzlies.
And don't get me started on their recent game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They choked after having a 17-point second-half lead.