Going into Monday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the San Antonio Spurs are on pace to win 54 games. Mind you, this collection of players is not going to actually win 54 games, but after an opening night loss to Charlotte that had me bracing for one of the worst NBA seasons of all time, the team has rebounded with back-to-back wins against the Pacers and the 76ers.
Part of this surprising start has been hot shooting from behind the three point line. While I think Keldon Johnson’s 10-24 so far this season will probably replicate itself throughout the season, Doug McDermott shooting over 60% on good volume and Josh Richardson shooting 47% on high volume likely are not.