NBA Power Rankings: San Antonio Spurs Slipping as Losing Streak Continues?

The San Antonio Spurs are on an eight-game losing streak. Where does that put them in this week's power rankings?

Jeremy Brener | Nov 20, 2023

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The San Antonio Spurs haven't won since Nov. 2 and things are getting bleak for the Silver and Black.

The team started off 3-2, but eight consecutive losses now have the team at 3-10 and in last place in the Western Conference.

However, the Spurs aren't in last place in NBA.com's latest power rankings. They currently sit at No. 26, one spot lower than last week's edition.

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama / © Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

"It’s not about the results in San Antonio, but it would be nice if the results were better. The Spurs have lost nine straight games and now have three of the five worst losses (36 points or more) for any team this season," NBA.com writes.

"Last season, when they ranked 29th offensively and 30th defensively, was the first since they drafted Tim Duncan in 1997 in which the Spurs ranked in the bottom five on either end of the floor. Right now, they’re in the bottom two on both ends for the second straight season."

The teams that rank lower than the Spurs are the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons.

Perhaps what's keeping the Spurs from being dead last is the fact that they have held leads in most of their losses on this current skid. However, they have been unable to maintain large, double-digit leads.

The Spurs will look to get back on track this week beginning with two games against the Los Angeles Clippers at home tonight and Wednesday. Then, they visit the previous two NBA champions in the Golden State Warriors (Fri.) and Denver Nuggets (Sun.).

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.