The Surprising Stat That Could Decide the Fate of Every NBA Conference Finals Team
The Spurs have multiple strengths. They keep the ball in front of them (second in opponent effective field goal percentage). They keep opponents out of the paint (second in opponent points per game). Most of all, they speed up the opposing offense, forcing it to give up the ball before taking a shot (second in opponent turnover rate).
One of the main reasons the Spurs played them so well in the regular season – going 4-1 in those matchups – is their ability to maintain possession of the ball (fifth in turnover rate). The rate against the Thunder (13.5%) was basically the same as their season rate (13.3%).



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