The San Antonio Spurs are one of three undefeated teams left and are on a franchise-best opening five-game win streak. They are missing key rotation players such as All-Star De’Aaron Fox, plus backup big men Kelly Olynyk and Luke Kornet. Still, it’s irresistible to think about what the margin of victory could be if the team had more of its horsepower.

Let’s review.

The Spurs are winning by an average of 14.4 points, the highest differential in the NBA, although, two victories have come against two still-winless — the Brooklyn Nets and New Orleans Pelicans. The highest quality opponent so far has been the Miami Heat (3-2).

Keep in mind that the Spurs are fourth-slowest in pace but number one in fastbreak points. This means they selectively strike in the open court and are sharp at exposi

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