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Watch out for the San Antonio Spurs

If you haven't noticed, Tim Duncan and Co. are winning again (PER Diem: Feb. 9, 2012)

Updated: February 9, 2012, 1:20 PM ET
By John Hollinger | ESPN.com

Shhhhh…

Don't tell anybody, but the San Antonio Spurs are 18-9 and in second place in the Western Conference.

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