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The Spurs’ poor transition defense has been killing them

With the Spurs off for a few days, the PtR staff has been tackling some of the more pressing questions about the Silver and Black’s performance so far this season. We’ve already talked about San Antonio’s struggles in the clutch and discussed whether Jakob Poeltl should get some of LaMarcus Aldridge’s minutes. Now it’s time to address transition defense.

The Spurs allow the second lowest mark on opponent points off turnovers, but the 11th most opponent fastbreak points in the league.

Is the problem with transition defense one of effort, personnel or a lack of collective basketball IQ?