The San Antonio Spurs are off to a start that could lead to the franchise's first playoff berth since 2019. Combine that with recent news surrounding possible interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo , and the fact that they're going through a brutal stretch without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle isn't at the forefront of any chatter that relates to the Spurs. It's a reality that was top of mind for head coach Mitch Johnson following a 130-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers .

“We had some, I felt like, mental fatigue,” the first year head man said.

The setback in Ohio comes in the midst of eight road contests in nine games for the Silver and Black.

“There's always physical fatigue during the season. But, just the lack of readiness, the lack of preparation to start a possession,”

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