The Spurs continue to fine-tune their roster, giving Juancho Hernangomez & Kris Dunn some time to impress on 10-day contracts, with the latter arguably solidifying a spot on the team and producing better than Jeff Teague did earlier in the season, before being waived to make room for Trey Burke. Burke has excelled after a rocky start, finding his groove in a backup SG role, dropping 26 points. Dunn also had a flashback of his career high back in 2019, dishing 17 assists once again, which impressed the Spurs. His defensive intensity is also appreciated, causing rumors of the Spurs possibly moving on from Matthew Dellavedova and replacing him with a different positional player as the playoffs loom.
The NBA Trade Deadline also is on the horizon, with the Clippers shaking things up to get Robert Covington & Norman Powell from the troublesome Portland Trail Blazers. Meanwhile, the Ben Simmons saga continues in Philadelphia, with the Milwaukee Bucks & Los Angeles Lakers fighting to gain a contender's edge toward the playoffs. The Spurs remain vigilant as well, keeping an eye on any opportunity to improve the lineup for its championship defense.
By winning a 35th straight game, the Spurs guaranteed themselves home court advantage throughout the playoffs. Andre Drummond played a big role in that win, scoring 31 points & 26 rebounds with 7 assists and 5 blocks. Dejounte Murray has excelled with his playmaking once again, rising in the MVP race and Defensive Player of the Year conversation. The Spurs continue to be the most deadly they've ever been from 3PT territory, with the trio of Buddy Hield, Fred VanVleet & Otto Porter giving every opponent heart convulsions on every possession, with no lead safe from San Antonio's deadly firepower. Brandon Ingram continues to be a sly weapon, capable of going off for a huge scoring night, though his numbers have dipped this season at 21ppg.
Most notably, the Spurs remain undefeated at home, with the possibility of finally pulling off this tremendous feat not far from coming true. One season removed from becoming the winningest franchise in NBA history, San Antonio could very well do it again if they remain flawless at home. Their biggest challenge will come from the 76ers, who will look to stalemate the season series after losing the last go-around.
