The Spurs had a lot going against them this year. A VERY thin bench, several key backups nearing the end of their careers who didn't come through in this series, and numerous serious nagging injuries.

It'll be interesting this year to see how the Spurs re-tool to match up better with the Mavs. It's been the Mavs trying to catch the Spurs for the past six or seven years, and it'll be fun watching San Antonio jiggle the lineup a bit.

Onward!