The very best highs of the Spurs’ December eight-game profitable streak appear to be utterly within the rearview mirror now. Two straight losses to the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Path Blazers have solid a shadow of gloom over the Silver and Black to start out the brand new 12 months.
Throughout this stretch, the Spurs have struggled to search out an offensive rhythm and cease opponents on the defensive finish. San Antonio is 1-2 in January. In these three video games, they’re capturing 30.1% from three and permitting 111.3 factors per recreation. To be honest, throughout this stretch, the Spurs have been with out two starters, Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama, the latter of whom is again to coming off the bench on a minutes restriction. A few of their points may very well be improved by one among their greatest shooters (Vassell) and greatest defenders (Wemby) returning to a full workload.
Extra assist moreover these two may very well be on the best way. The NBA commerce deadline is in lower than a month. San Antonio has the belongings and contracts to be a purchaser this 12 months and has actual wants on the roster. They might all the time use extra three-point capturing. They’ve struggled to get constant wing play this season. There may very well be big-time gamers like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lauri Markkanen out there on the deadline. Would this be the time to make a swing for them?
But, with all of that stated, the Spurs are second within the Western Convention with a 25-11 report. They’re doing simply tremendous. There are many indicators pointing towards them simply standing pat on the deadline this 12 months.
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