Like a New Years reveler making a resolution to lose weight, the Spurs will see fewer cupcakes in 2016.
For that, they can thank the NBA schedule-makers.
The Spurs piled up 28-6 during the 2015 portion of their slate while facing the weakest strength of schedule in the NBA. Their 34 opponents to date boasted a combined winning percentage of .473.
Beginning with tonight’s game against the Rockets — one of six teams to beat the Spurs this season — the obstacle course becomes more challenging.
Over the next four months, the Spurs can look forward to four games against Golden State, two against Cleveland, three against Oklahoma City and two against the L.