A curious thing is happening during Spurs offensive possessions. Players are receiving the ball from teammates while in mid-air and guiding it into the hoop — sometimes with discernible umph!
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It’s a play takes some getting used to, after its relative disappearance in San Antonio during the Tim Duncan era, but indubitably fun to watch — especially while this offense searches for its identity. Teammates are still learning how to play off each other and their offensive efficiency remains on the low side (ranked 7th in the league), but Coach Pop appears to be making the most of the new wealth of athleticism in San Antonio.