After a tough Rodeo Road Trip, the San Antonio Spurs are finally playing in front of a friendly crowd again. San Antonio’s homecourt advantage is one of the strongest in the league. This is a blessing for a Spurs squad that will need to fight tooth and nail to hold on to their spot in the playoffs.Since the beginning of the season, it was clear that the Western Conference was going to be a bloodbath. With so many talented teams fighting for limited playoff spots, it always is. The battle for the 8th seed in the playoffs came down to the final game of the season last year.