2018-19 began with Dejounte Murray poised to step into the spotlight but before this season even began he tore his ACL. Coupled with a myriad of other untimely injuries the Spurs have floundered.
The 24th defensive ranking seems like a mirage, but if any team can overcome these trials certainly it is the most successful franchise template of the NBA. But, should they want to?
San Antonio Spurs:
Offensive Rating: 9th
Defensive Rating: 24th
Net Differential: 21st
Points per game: 110.2 (15th)
Offensive field goal efficiency: 46.6 percent (tied 10th)
Opponent points per game: 111.0 (16th)
Opponent field goal efficiency: 47.5 percent (26th)
3-Point percent: 38.9% (1st)
Opponent 3-point percent: 35.9% (tied 21st)
Home: 11-5
Road: 4-10
Back to back sets: 5
Versus the West: 13-10, 10th in WC
Versus the East: 2-5
Week nine 2-1: Won vs. Suns, Clippers, lost Bulls
On tap for week 10: 76ers, @Magic, (B2B: @Timberwolves, Rockets)