Nobody is talking about a serious playoff concern for the Spurs

I'd love to think that the Spurs are an untouchable, flawless squad heading into the postseason, but unfortunately, that's not true. San Antonio has one aching flaw that is sticking out like a sore thumb and could come back to bite when the lights are at their brightest.

As of March 25th, San Antonio ranks just 14th in free-throw percentage, shooting a mere 78.5% from the stripe. While this number isn't terrible, it is a bit concerning given the Spurs' struggles closing out games this season.

Many of the said blown leads have been caused by missed shots at the line. In a doomsday scenario, I would hate for the Silver and Black to be sent home via a bricked free throw.

San Antonio has been far from perfect at the free-throw line

If you have been keeping up with the Spurs this season, you have likely witnessed some of the free-throw shooting difficulties they have encountered. Namely, each of the big three guards (De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper) has struggled from the line, with all of them shooting below 80%. This is especially concerning given their high volume of attempts, driven by their relentlessness at the rim.

Victor Wembanyama has been no saint either. While his 81.9% on a team-high 6.9 attempts is by no means bad and rather a good mark for a big man, he has encountered several problems while shooting in the clutch. As such a young, growing superstar, I know he will pick it up eventually, but it's important to note as we head into the postseason.

Free-throw shooting will be more important in the playoffs

Free-throw shooting will instantly become more important once the Spurs set foot into the postseason. It's unclear whether the refs will be more or less lenient with calls, but we do know the game will be a whole lot more intense.

Often, defenders let possessions go in the regular season to avoid injury or contact, but in the postseason, there will be no plays off. Especially against teams like the Houston Rockets or the Oklahoma City Thunder, things are going to get real physical.

With that, securing points on the line will be all the more necessary. If the Spurs can't find a way to convert on their opportunities, they could be left in the dust.

Most of all, the Spurs likely won't be playing in as many blowouts as they have in the regular season. Because of that, San Antonio will be put into increasingly more clutch situations, a period in which they have struggled. In these moments, free-throw shooting can often be the determining factor of whether you win or lose.

Everything should be viewed through a greater lens now that the Spurs are heading into the playoffs. Small things like free-throw shooting can be the difference in a knotted-up series. You can't say I didn't warn you.