The Spurs ended their three-game homestand to start the season with a perfect record. They didn’t always look sharp but they still managed to get wins against inferior eastern opponents and a solid western team, which is what they’ll have to do to secure a good playoff position. It’s early, but San Antonio is in a good spot right now.
Elsewhere in the league, other teams have surprised as well, both by outperforming expectations or collapsing unexpectedly. Just like the Spurs, the rest of the NBA is figuring itself out, which makes for great entertainment.
In this edition of our staff round table, In The Bonus, PtR contributors Marilyn Dubinski, Mark Barrington, Bruno Passos and Jesus Gomez join Editor-in-Chief J.