Allow me to step up and proclaim that after that ass-whupping the Grizzlies put on the Spurs in the playoffs, and the fact that they came into the season with one big short, I didn't think they would even making the playoffs - much less have a chance to contend for a le this season.
The Spurs are good at the regular season. It's just the playoffs that they struggle with. Pop's become a better regular season coach but gotten worse in the playoffs.