The PtR staff discusses the Spurs' three-point defense, rebuilding projects, the most valuable sub, Jonathon Simmons and the upcoming games.
1 - The Spurs' opponents are shooting just 30 percent from beyond the arc. Will the other shoe drop at some point? Will the defense stop being elite if it does?
Erler: Yes, eventually they'll regress to the mean and allow a higher percentage, especially against the better shooting teams. But as long as they protect the rim well, limit fouls and get back in transition, then they'll be an elite defense. They can afford to play close on shooters and run guys off the line knowing who they've got back there behind them.