Nemesis

Despite the enormous level of well-deserved hype surrounding the Warriors, the surprising truth is the Spurs have been winning at a higher clip since Dec. 2 (.884 winning percentage compared with .878) while proving to be the superior defensive team. The Spurs are not only tops in the NBA when it comes to defending (96.2 points allowed per 100 possessions), but also significantly ahead of the fifth-rated Warriors (101.6).

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