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The Spurs' surprisingly good scoring attack makes Tobias Harris addition more exciting

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ByTy Small
Apr 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) reacts after a basket  against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Apr 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) reacts after a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

After a rough start to the season, the San Antonio Spurs have started to find their groove. They won their last two games, holding a 3-2 record after the first full week of the 2026-27 campaign. They're beginning to find a rhythm on offense, and what's scary is that they're still waiting for Tobias Harris to make his debut.

Things are already trending in the right direction for this squad. After their overtime win against the Utah Jazz, they have a top-ten offensive rating (9th). They're also doing an amazing job sharing the basketball, averaging 28 assists per game (T-4th) while turning the ball over just 13.2 times (1st).

They're far from perfect on that end of the floor, but this is still an impressive development for a team that's working with a new starting lineup and changing rotations. Just imagine how dangerous they'll be with more time to mesh and the addition of one of the NBA's most reliable veteran scorers.

The Spurs have already been solid on offense

The Spurs are starting to get into form on the scoring end. Victor Wembanyama has been great over his last few outings, looking every bit like the version of himself that won over fans last year. He dominated in that contest against the Jazz with an MVP-caliber 36-point outburst, balancing his three-point shooting with some strong interior play.

Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper have also been good despite some offseason concerns about their fit. Despite a bad shooting performance against the Jazz, Castle and Fox have generally been good long-distance threats, connecting on over 36% of their looks. Harper's jump shot hasn't been as great, but he's still effectively getting to the rim.

Speaking of three-point shooting, Julian Champagnie has been scorching from beyond the arc. In the Spurs' game against the Sacramento Kings, he connected on eight of his thirteen long-range attempts off the bench. This team is just getting solid all-around offensive production from starters and reserves.

Tobias Harris can contribute without disrupting the flow

One of the biggest concerns of any team adding a new scorer to its roster is whether they'll fit with existing options. Luckily, the Spurs won't have to worry about that. Harris has spent time on the court alongside James Harden, Cade Cunningham, and Joel Embiid, so he knows how to work in tandem with star-level talent.

He can come right into this team's offense without disrupting the rhythm of Wembanyama, Castle, Fox, and Harper. Sure, he's never played alongside so many ball-handlers, but that knack for meshing with others makes him a perfect addition.

He's such a cheat code for Mitch Johnson. Harris can operate as an off-ball threat, and if the team faces scoring droughts, he has enough on-ball skill to get a bucket on his own. He's also great at controlling the rock, which is perfect for the Spurs since they've done a good job of that so far this season.

Obviously, this group has a lot of work to do. But even with so much to figure out, they've managed to put together one of the NBA's better offenses, and they only get sharper with more time to develop and with Harris' return to the court.

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