The Spurs finished the first half with a 35-18 record, which is good for fourth in the Western Conference.  The Spurs are also in 2nd place in their division but they are 9 games behind the Mavericks.  Chances are the Spurs will not be able to improve their playoff positioning.  Michael Finley, Bruce Bowen and Robert Horry are starting to play like men their age should…..and that’s not good.  The Spurs will only go as far as Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker can take them.