There is no singular reason to point toward when asking why the Spurs fell from the postseason in the opening round.
The ‘relentless’ Clippers — a motto emblazoned on every shirt draped over Staples Center seats throughout the series — appeared too much for the Spurs’ banged-up legs. Tony Parker and Tiago Splitter were shells of themselves, beaten from the wear and tear of injury-plagued seasons. Chris Paul was just spectacular, even after his hamstring pull, rolling in full Point-God mode few others at the position can achieve. Blake Griffin was untouchable, even against a front-court that’s troubled him in past years.