Things just haven't meshed. Probably a lot of that is injuries, but I just think time is catching up with Finley, Bowen and Barry in particular. Hard to say Duncan is slipping when he's shooting well and posting solid all-around numbers. I wish everyone would slip to that level.
I've never thought the Spurs failed to repeat any of their first three championships due to complacency, and I don't think they're suffering from that problem this year, either. Several teams with great young talent (Portland, NO, Utah) are on the rise in the West, and winning another title with this cast of Spurs will be tough even if we're playing well and have health on our side. Here's hoping we get our act together by the playoffs.