A few nights back, in Tinseltown, a venerable streak ended. It didn’t involve the Pacers, at least not directly, but its conclusion reminded me of a streak that the Pacers possess. That aforementioned streak was held by the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs had won at least 50 games each season since the lockout-shortened 1998-99. It lasted 18 seasons and ended with a three-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
I don’t love the Spurs, but I do like them. I loved watching Tim Duncan play, I appreciate the brilliance of Gregg Popovich and I respect their longevity.