First seven games last season: 83 72 86 80 80 117 78 Avg: 85.1 ppg The average for the season was 91 points per game. Through this season: 101 105 94 91 93 103 99 Avg: 98 ppg --------------------------------- In terms of defense: First seven games last season: 85 points per game was given up. Through this season: 88 points per game have been given up. ---------------------------------- In terms of freethrow shooting. Last year during the first seven games the Spurs shot a total of 245 freethrows for an average of 35 freethrows a game. They made a total of 165 freethrows for an average of 24 made freethrows a game. During the first seven games this season the Spurs have shot a total of 201 freethrows for an average of 29 freethrows a game. They made a total of 147 freethrows for an average of 21 made freethrows a game.
San Antonio is definitely a better team this year with Manu shining and acquisitions like barry. Did i mention they have the most complete player in the game? Their defense is still top notch and now with a better shooting team overall, they're my top choice for the ring this year.
Yeah plus thier free throw shooting is up i think with Barry and Beno is helping them alot plus GINOBILI is stepping up big when they need him the most