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By Adam McGee

Jan 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) makes a game winning three point shot during the second overtime against the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Kings 117-116 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) makes a game winning three point shot during the second overtime against the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Kings 117-116 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) walks onto the court during player introductions before game against the Boston Celtics at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) walks onto the court during player introductions before game against the Boston Celtics at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Buy: Fortress San Antonio

We’re a week into January and there are two NBA teams who remain unbeaten on their home court this season. As much as was said about the Golden State Warriors and their play at “Roar-acle Arena” earlier in the season, San Antonio’s home form has characteristically flown a little under the radar.

It’s not that nobody mentions it or is aware of it, but considering that they’re 21-0, it feels like there needs to be a little bit more recognition of what San Antonio is doing.

They still have a way to go before they’re close to the 1986 Celtics all-time best home record of 40-1, but considering what we already know about this team, their coach, and how consistent they have been for multiple years, who’s to say that it’s not a possibility?

The biggest concern will always be that Popovich will rest his players and that will cost them, but depending on the opposition, the Spurs have enough quality to potentially get away with it.

Patty Mills, Marco Belinelli, Boris Diaw, David West and Boban Marjanovic are good enough to beat a number of teams around the league as it is, which is a big part in how successful San Antonio have been up to this point.

With the Cleveland Cavaliers coming into the AT&T Center next week, the Spurs could potentially pass one of the most significant hurdles on their remaining home slate.

More importantly than any of that, if the Spurs have been this hard to beat at home in the regular season, how are you going to beat them in the postseason?

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