Perhaps putting the cart before the horse here, but smart money says the San Antonio Spurs find a way to clinch a playoff berth before the end of the 82-game regular season stretch. The Spurs are currently sitting in the 8th spot in a loaded Western Conference that has seen LeBron James fighting for his playoff life and positions 7-through-13 all still in play.
However, history supports the notion that a Gregg Popovich-led squad will find a way to get the job done, especially with 2 stars that are playing to their usual level and a young cast that continues to prove they belong.