The trends that are shaping the Spurs’ identity

Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesSan Antonio has climbed back into the thick of the Western Conference playoff picture at 10-8 with a quarter of the regular-season schedule under their belt. And while that sample size is still relatively small, the Spurs are gradually creating an identity on both sides of the ball.

We explored a handful of intriguing topics in Noah’s Notables a few weeks ago, so let’s see which trends are starting to stick for the Silver and Black, which streaks were merely pretenders, and if any fascinating new statistical developments have surfaced over the last ten-game stretch.

Dejounte and DeMar at the Rim

Dejounte Murray and DeMar DeRozan have continued to swap skills…