Ranking the Spurs @ Midseason

[SPARKY]

This is an interesting stat considering that the Spurs have Bowen and Manu.

More fuel that the media is blowing ass smoke when discussing Bowen as a defensive specialist.

Steals mean jack with regards to team defense. If I am looking at Spur defensive stats to be worried about, I'd go with their blocked shots rank (11th). The Spurs have routinely been the best shotblocking team in the NBA for many years, even after DRob's retirement. Last season they were 2nd and the season prior, tied for 3rd. Since the Spurs' basic defensive strategy is to force opponents to the baseline and into a shotblocker would seem to indicate a slight weakening in the Spurs' interior D. Though, of course, it could mean the Spurs' perimeter defenders are doing a better job of not getting beat by their man.

Still, the Spurs' D is not built upon making steals. For teams that relying on steals as a staple of their defense, for every steal made there are probably two easy scores for an opponent due to attempted steals that took a defender out of position.

Frankly, I'm a bit shocked that a Spurs fan would complain about their steals ranking.

[GO SPurs Go]

My gut tells me that we play too comfortable with no drive.

My gut tells me that right now Detroit would beat us 4-1.

My gut tells me that we CAN turn that around come playoff time. But we must start with that turnaround Now.

My gut tells me that I'm hungry, I'll go eat your avatar

[SA210]

My gut tells me that I'm hungry, I'll go eat your avatar

She's nice, huh? I'm lucky, I know her.

[ducks]

Spurs Miss Manu's Steals
And Manu Is The Best At Steals On This Team

[spurster]

I would grade the Spurs at A- so far. 34-10 is not too shabby. Only the Pistons are playing better. Only two other teams, Mavs and Suns, are over .500 for away games.

We all know the Spurs need to play better to repeat, but it's not the apocalypse.

[NZHayden]

Overall NBA Rank Through 43 Games

Defense

2nd in average points allowed per game (88.07)
1st in field goal % allowed (42.5%)
6th in 3pt field goal % allowed (34.0%)
1st in average assists allowed per game (16.20)
7th in average offensive rebounds allowed per game (10.5)
4th in average defensive rebounds made per game (32.4)
11th in average total rebounds per game (41.90)
11th in average blocks per game (5.62)
29th in average steals made per game (6.02)
23rd in average opponent turnovers per game (13.48)
3rd in average fouls committed per game (21.00)


Offense

22nd in average points scored per game (94.74)
2nd in field goal % (47.3%)
12th in 3pt field goal % (36.2%)
28th in free throw shooting % (69.8%)
16th in assists per game (19.81)
29th in average offensive rebounds (9.5)
3rd in average shots blocked (3.79)
21st in average opponent steals (7.39)
9th in average turnovers (13.72)


Differentials

2nd in average points scored (+6.67)
4th in average assists (+3.60)
10th in average total rebounds (+1.23)
5th in average blocks (+1.83)
27th in average steals (-1.37)
15th in average turnovers (+0.23)
20th in average fouls (-0.18)

just wondering, who's 1st in all these stats?

[CubanMustGo]

just wondering, who's 1st in all these stats?

Not in the same order, but:

Points scored: Phoenix, 106.3
Points allowed: Memphis, 87.34
Differential: Detroit, 9.29

FG%: Spurs, 47.3%
Opp FG%: LA Clippers, 42.6%

3FG%: Detroit, 41.1%
Opp 3fg%: Detroit, 32.4%

FT%: Sacramento, 79.8%
Opp FT%: Phoenix, 71.5%

Assists: Phoenix, 27.1
Opp Assists: San Antonio, 16.1
Differential: Phoenix, 9.69


RPG: Clippers, 44.3
Opp RPG: Orlando, 38.1
Differential: Utah, +4.47

Blocks: Clipper, 6.41
Opp Blocks: Phoenix, 3.34
Differential: Phoenix, 2.37

Steals: Charlotte, 10.31
Opp Steals: Detroit, 5.85
Differential: Charlotte, 3.31

Turnovers: Detroit, 11.51
Opp Turnovers: Charlotte, 18.2
Differential: Charlotte, -3.51

Fouls: Detroit, 19.19
Opp Fouls: New York, 26.02
Differential: Detroit, -2.73

DQ's: Sacramento, 0.04
Opp DQ's: New York, 0.45

Best Record when scoring 100+, min five games: Detroit 21-1, .955
Best Record when opponent scores 100+: Detroit, 8-2, .800 (SA is LAST at 0-4)

[Supergirl]

Steve Kerr said it best awhile back: "The Spurs are just not as creative offensively without Manu." His injuries have hurt the Spurs offensively. But they've got to be cautious and protect him so he's 100% come playoff time. He's the key.

[HB22inSA]

If I'm not mistaken, San Antonio was 34-10 at this point last year.