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The Spurs need a real challenge before anyone can call this team a contender

San Antonio is 7-2 with elite numbers, and the schedule since the Houston game is why nobody can say yet whether the Spurs are actually this good.

By Jahlil Williams · Air Alamo

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:46 PM

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Writer Jahlil Williams argues the San Antonio Spurs need tougher tests before being labeled true contenders.
The Spurs have reached top-five marks in offensive rating (117.1), defensive rating (108.1), and net rating (+9.1).
Williams highlights that San Antonio has recently played struggling teams, including Utah, Sacramento, and a depleted Minnesota squad.

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Air Alamo's Jahlil Williams argues that the San Antonio Spurs must face stronger competition before being considered genuine contenders. Despite ranking in the top five in offensive rating (117.1), defensive rating (108.1), and net rating (+9.1), Williams points out that San Antonio's recent success has come against a weak schedule over the past two weeks.

The writer notes that recent opponents include struggling teams like the Jazz, Kings, and a Timberwolves squad missing Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. Williams views an upcoming matchup against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors as the Spurs' next legitimate test.

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