The Spurs made multiple impact moves this month, acquiring Stephen Jackson via trade, as well as signing Boris Diaw and Patty Mills.

“We knew we were going all-in,” Manu Ginobili said.

San Antonio is now seen as a legitimate title contender.

“They are loading up for a run,” Rick Carlisle said. “They are like a lot of us. They see this thing is pretty wide-open, and they have a great shot.”