The San Antonio Spurs are still a far cry from title favorites. But, with their impressive 14-point win over the Memphis Grizzlies last Sunday, the defending champions have officially shredded the last sliver of doubt concerning their ability to realistically repeat.
Though their slow start effectively ended their annual pursuit of the West's top seed , the Spurs have quietly tiptoed back into title talks. They don't merely sit on the edges of playoff contention, however.
Having seemingly caught their stride in the season's second half, the veteran team deserves more attention from pundits than any other Western Conference team, save for the top-seeded Golden State Warriors.
In characteristic Spurs fashion, their seeming return to the top tier has been under the radar. With other teams playing more integral roles in the season's developing storylines, San Antonio has found itself in a familiar spot—overlooked and underestimated.
However, as the Spurs have proven numerous times over the past few years, that's when they're the most dangerous.
The Second-Half Surge
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San Antonio Spurs Poised to Shake Up Western Conference Playoff Race
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