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Spurs' win streak hits 15 in 108-92 Game 1 victory (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) The San Antonio Spurs had just taken Game 1, and Manu Ginobili didn't want to hear another word about winning 15 in a row or not losing in more than a month.

Resting Spurs in no rush to start West semifinals (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Manu Ginobili is in no rush for the San Antonio Spurs to find out who they're playing next.

Spurs survive furious rally to sweep away Jazz
Manu Ginobili broke out of his shooting slump with 17 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 87-81 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night and a sweep of their first-round Western Conference series.

Ginobili ends slump as Spurs sweep Jazz 87-81 (Yahoo! Sports)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Manu Ginobili broke out of his shooting slump with 17 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 87-81 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night and a sweep of their first-round Western Conference series.

Spurs survive scare, advance to Round 2
Manu Ginobili broke out of his shooting slump with 17 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 87-81 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night and a sweep of their first-round Western Conference series.

Ginobili, Spurs win 7th straight; pad West lead
Manu Ginobili scored 20 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to their seventh straight victory, 114-98 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

Spurs win 7th straight, increase West lead (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tim Duncan rested, and Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili called it an early night.

Duncan, Spurs pummel Lakers in Kobe's return
Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili all scored at least 20 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-97 on Friday night and spoil Kobe Bryant's return.

Spurs beats Lakers 121-97 (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili all scored at least 20 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-97 on Friday night and spoil Kobe Bryant's return.

Splitter, Neal lead Spurs past Kings (Yahoo! Sports)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Even with Tim Duncan sitting out to rest, the San Antonio Spurs had enough to get an easy win on the road for the third time in three nights.

Jazz end star-less Spurs' 11-game win streak (Yahoo! Sports)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) With a playoff spot locked up and a grueling stretch ahead, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich called it a ''no brainer'' to rest stars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.

Spurs leave Duncan, Parker, Ginobili at home (Yahoo! Sports)
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The San Antonio Spurs were without stars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili as they tried to extend their 11-game winning streak Monday against the Utah Jazz.

Spurs leave stars at home
The San Antonio Spurs were without stars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili as they tried to extend their 11-game winning streak Monday against the Utah Jazz.

Spurs sink Jazz 114-104 to extend win streak to 11 (Yahoo! Sports)

Tony Parker scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their 11th straight game, beating the Utah Jazz 114-104 on Sunday night to maintain their slim lead atop the Western Conference. Manu Ginobili added 23 points for the Spurs, who are now on their second 11-game win streak -- a season best in the NBA.

Duncan scores 19 to lead Spurs past Hornets (Yahoo! Sports)

Tim Duncan scored 19 points to lead San Antonio to a 128-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night, giving the Spurs their 10th straight win and moving them atop the Western Conference standings. Manu Ginobili and Patty Mills scored 14 points each and Stephen Jackson and Gary Neal added 13 apiece to help the Spurs sweep the four-game season series against New Orleans.

Spurs beat Pacers, push NBA-best win streak to 7 (Yahoo! Sports)

Tim Duncan had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs remained the hottest team in the NBA, beating the Indiana Pacers 112-103 for their seventh consecutive win Saturday night. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili added 18 points apiece. The Spurs are 8-1 since making a rare plunge into midseason moves by adding forwards Stephen Jackson and Boris Diaw, giving what Duncan calls the deepest San...

Ginobili, Leonard propel Spurs by Sacramento
Manu Ginobili scored 20 points, Kawhi Leonard had 19 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 117-112 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory.

Spurs beat Kings for 6th straight victory (Yahoo! Sports)

Manu Ginobili scored 20 points, Kawhi Leonard had 19 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 117-112 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Tim Duncan added 18 points and eight rebounds for San Antonio, Gary Neal scored 13 points, and Tony Parker had 10 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds.

Parker scores 21 as Spurs beat 76ers 93-76 (Yahoo! Sports)

Tony Parker scored 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-76 on Sunday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. DeJuan Blair added 19 points for the Spurs, who won for the seventh time in eight games and swept the season series with the 76ers despite being without Tim Duncan.

Spurs get Parker back but Ginobili forced to sit
Tony Parker returned to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Saturday night against the New Orleans Hornets, while Manu Ginobili didn't make the trip.

Spurs beat Mavericks without injured Parker (Yahoo! Sports)

Manu Ginobili had 11 points and seven assists while starting in place of an injured Tony Parker, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 104-87 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Danny Green added 18 points, Tim Duncan 15 and Matt Bonner 12 for the Spurs, who have the second-best record in the Western Conference at 31-14.

Parker, Spurs hand reeling Knicks another loss (Yahoo! Sports)

Tony Parker scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs dealt the sliding New York Knicks a third consecutive loss, 118-105 on Wednesday night, which doesn't figure to ease the mounting frustrations of Carmelo Anthony and teammates. Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili added 17 points apiece in Ginobili's second game back after missing two weeks with a strained stomach muscle.

Parker, Spurs hand reeling Knicks another loss (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tony Parker scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs dealt the sliding New York Knicks a third consecutive loss, 118-105 on Wednesday night, which doesn't figure to ease the mounting frustrations of Carmelo Anthony and teammates.

Lawson leads short-handed Nuggets over Spurs (Yahoo! Sports)

Ty Lawson had 22 points and 11 assists and sank the game-sealing jumper with 11.9 seconds left, and the injury-laden Denver Nuggets overshadowed the return of Manu Ginobili to beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Sunday night. Still without leading scorer Danilo Gallinari and Nene, the Nuggets won their third in a row with a short-handed cast that became just the third team to beat San Antonio at...

Lawson leads short-handed Nuggets over Spurs (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Ty Lawson had 22 points and 11 assists and sank the game-sealing jumper with 11.9 seconds left, and the injury-laden Denver Nuggets overshadowed the return of Manu Ginobili to beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Sunday night.

Ginobili rejoins Spurs lineup against Nuggets
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was back in uniform against the Denver Nuggets and ready to play just his 10th game this season Sunday night.

Spurs' Ginobili back in uniform against Nuggets (Yahoo! Sports)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was back in uniform against the Denver Nuggets and ready to play just his 10th game this season Sunday night.

Ginobili, Splitter to be out two weeks
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is expected to miss two weeks with a strained left oblique.

Spurs' Ginobili out 2 weeks with oblique strain
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is expected to miss two weeks with a strained left oblique.

Spurs' Ginobili, Splitter both injured vs. Clippers
The San Antonio Spurs' overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday didn't come without cost.

Spurs top Clips in OT, win 10th straight (AP)

Gary Neal hit go-ahead 3-pointers in regulation and overtime, Tony Parker scored 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Clippers 103-100 on Saturday to earn their NBA-leading 10th consecutive victory. Neal was one of six Spurs in double figures with 17 points. He stole the ball and hit the tying 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left in regulation.

Parker leads Spurs to ninth straight win (AP)

Tony Parker had 34 points and 14 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs extended their season-best winning streak to nine games with a 113-106 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Danny Green scored 13 points and matched his career high with seven rebounds, Tiago Splitter also had 13 points and Manu Ginobili added 11 for the Spurs, who have not lost since a 101-100 overtime defeat at...

Spurs' Ginobili to return Saturday against Nets
Manu Ginobili will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup on Saturday in New Jersey after missing more than a month with a broken left hand.

Courtside Seat: Kawhi 'getting an education'
Kawhi Leonard has been the best replacement for injured Manu Ginobili in San Antonio. If your Fantasy team is in need, Jamey Eisenberg says Leonard should continue to improve in his latest Courtside Seat.




Courtside Seat: Kawhi 'getting an education'
Kawhi Leonard has been the best replacement for injured Manu Ginobili in San Antonio. If your Fantasy team is in need, Jamey Eisenberg says Leonard should continue to improve in his latest Courtside Seat.




Report: Ginobili to miss up to 2 months
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will undergo surgery to repair a broken bone in his shooting hand and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, the San Antonio Express-News reported Wednesday.

Curry injured in Warriors' loss to Spurs (AP)

Tony Parker scored the Spurs' final six points Wednesday night, helping lift San Antonio to a 101-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Spurs were playing their first game without leading scorer Manu Ginobili, who will have surgery on his broken left hand and is expected to be out at least two months.

Spurs' Ginobili likely out 2 months after surgery
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will undergo surgery on his broken left hand and is expected to miss at least two months.

Report: Ginobili to miss up to 2 months
Manu Ginobili's initial tweet of his broken hand keeping him out of action for a few weeks was off by nearly a month. The Spurs star is set for surgery and will be out of action for 6-8 weeks, according to a report by the San Antonio Express-News on Wednesday.

Ginobili breaks left hand in Spurs loss (AP)
Kevin Love had 24 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to their second win in a row, 106-96 Monday night over the San Antonio Spurs, who lost star guard Manu Ginobili to a broken left hand. Luke Ridnour had 19 points and nine assists and Wes Johnson broke out of a shooting slump with 14 points and 6-for-6 shooting for the Timberwolves, who snapped an 18-game losing streak with...

Spurs' Ginobili out indefinitely with broken hand
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has broken his left hand against Minnesota and is out indefinitely.

Spurs G Ginobili out with broken hand
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has broken his left hand against Minnesota and is out indefinitely.

Ginobili's deadeye shooting lifts Spurs past Jazz
Manu Ginobili scored 23 points, 14 in the second quarter, to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 104-89 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

Spurs give Popovich 800th coaching win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 23 points, 14 in the second quarter, to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 104-89 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Ginobili was 9 of 10 from the field, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range. The win gave Spurs coach Gregg Popovich his 800th career coaching victory. He is the 14th coach to reach that milestone and third among active coaches behind George Karl (1038) and...

Spurs nab control in third to down Griffin, Clips
Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and DeJuan Blair added 20 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Spurs run home streak vs. Clippers to 17 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and DeJuan Blair added 20 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Blake Griffin scored 28 points for the Clippers, while Chris Paul was held to 3-of-10 shooting and finished with 10 points. Richard Jefferson added 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting for the Spurs, who have won 17 straight home games against the...

Spurs roll past new-look Clippers
Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and DeJuan Blair added 20 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Ginobili, Spurs pay back Grizz for playoff defeat
Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs got some payback after their stunning playoff collapse last season, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 95-82 on Monday night.

Spurs avenge playoff loss to Grizzlies (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs got some payback after their stunning playoff collapse last season, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 95-82 on Monday night. San Antonio began what could be Tim Duncan's final season with a satisfying win after Memphis upset the 61-win Spurs in the first round last season.

Argentina stays unbeaten in Olympic qualifying
Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs scored 23 points and Argentina remained unbeaten with an 81-74 victory over Puerto Rico on Friday night in the Olympic qualifying tournament for the Americas.

Manu leads Argentina over Puerto Rico
Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs scored 23 points and Argentina remained unbeaten with an 81-74 victory over Puerto Rico on Friday night in the Olympic qualifying tournament for the Americas.

Popovich cites injuries after Spurs lose
Coach Gregg Popovich says injuries to Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili robbed the 61-win San Antonio Spurs of their rhythm heading into the playoffs.

Popovich says Spurs derailed by injuries (AP)
Coach Gregg Popovich says injuries to Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili robbed the 61-win San Antonio Spurs of their rhythm heading into the playoffs. Popovich said Saturday he wasn't making excuses after the Spurs became just the fourth No. 1 seed in NBA history to lose in the first round, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday night.

Grizzlies rout Spurs to seize 3-1 lead (AP)

Mike Conley had 15 points and seven assists to help the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies rout the San Antonio Spurs 104-86 on Monday night and grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their opening series. The Grizzlies already had made franchise history by winning their first playoff game in Game 1 and added their first playoff win at home.

Spurs' McDyess expects to play in Game 4 (AP)

San Antonio center Antonio McDyess expects to play in Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night despite a neck nerve injury that forced him to leave Saturday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Meanwhile, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili said he still is hindered a bit by an achy right elbow that caused him to miss Game 1 of the series that Memphis leads 2-1.

Ginobili drops 17 in return as Spurs even series
Manu Ginobili scored 17 points in the All-Star's return after missing Game 1 with an elbow sprain, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-87 on Wednesday night to even the first-round series.

Ginobili returns as Spurs even series (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 17 points in the All-Star's return after missing Game 1 with an elbow sprain, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-87 on Wednesday night to even the first-round series. Ginobili wore a thick sleeve to protect his right elbow but played as physically reckless as usual.

2011 NBA playoffs: San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili to return for Game 2
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will play Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 after missing the series-opening loss.

Ginobili fuels Spurs to narrow win
Manu Ginobili scored 17 points in the All-Star's return after missing Game 1 with an elbow sprain, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-87 on Wednesday night to even the first-round series.

2011 NBA playoffs: Manu Ginobili of San Antonio Spurs out for Game 1 vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won't play in Game 1 against the Grizzlies.

Popovich holds Ginobili out of Game 1 (AP)
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won't play in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies. Coach Gregg Popovich says he is taking no chances after his All-Star sprained his right elbow in the regular-season finale. George Hill will start in Ginobili's place Sunday. Popovich said Ginobili wasn't happy about the decision.

Spurs' Ginobili out for Game 1
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won't play in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Spurs' Paker: Ginobili may play Sunday
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili may play in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies after all.

Tony Parker of San Antonio Spurs confident Manu Ginobili OK for Game 1
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili may play in Game 1 against the Grizzlies after all.

Ginobili may play Game 1 after all (AP)
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili may play in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies after all. Tony Parker said Saturday he's feels it's "almost impossible" that his All-Star teammate won't play Sunday. Ginobili sprained his right elbow in Wednesday's regular season finale at Phoenix, but has already been practicing.

Ginobili injured as Spurs fall in finale (AP)

Marcin Gortat had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns denied San Antonio a chance for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with a 106-103 victory over the Spurs in their regular-season finale on Wednesday night. The Spurs, who at 61-21 finished a game behind Chicago for the best record in the NBA, lost Manu Ginobili to a hyperextended right elbow early in the game.

NBA Playoffs: San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili doubtful for Game 1 after elbow sprain
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is doubtful for Game 1 against Memphis after spraining his right elbow in the regular-season finale.

Ginobili doubtful for playoff opener
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is doubtful for Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies after spraining his right elbow in the regular-season finale.

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili hurts right elbow in regular-season finale
Manu Ginobili hyperextended his right elbow early in San Antonio's regular season finale against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

Spurs' Ginobili leaves with elbow injury (AP)
Manu Ginobili hyperextended his right elbow early in San Antonio's regular season finale against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Ginobili was hurt with 9:46 left in the first quarter when he slid to the floor near the free throw line and the Suns' Grant Hill fell on top of him. He went to the locker room holding the arm and grimacing in pain.

Spurs move to brink of West's No. 1 seed (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs moved to the brink of the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 124-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. The Spurs improved their NBA-best record to 60-19 and can clinch home-court advantage throughout the West playoffs with their next victory or loss by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Spurs win 60th, on verge of West's No. 1 seed
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs moved to the brink of the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 124-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Spurs top Kings to reach 60th victory
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs moved to the brink of the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 124-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Parker helps Spurs end 4-game road skid (AP)

Tony Parker scored 26 points and San Antonio moved closer to home-court advantage in the playoffs by ending a four-game road losing streak with a 97-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Manu Ginobili had 18 points and Tim Duncan had 17 for the Spurs, who had been 0-6 on the road against Eastern Conference teams which have clinched playoff berths.

Celtics C Jermaine O'Neal back vs, Spurs (AP)
Boston Celtics center Jermaine O'Neal will play for the first time since January against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The Spurs are also welcoming back Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Both were expected to be in the lineup after their injuries played a part in the NBA-leading Spurs' season-worst four-game skid.

Spurs fall short as stars sit out 4th straight loss
Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Monday night as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out with injuries.

Blazers extend depleted Spurs' skid to 4 (AP)

Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Monday night as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out with injuries. The Blazers beat the NBA's winningest team for the second time in three days, this time with four San Antonio starters sidelined.

San Antonio Spurs add Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili to Tim Duncan injury
Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan are all injured and the San Antonio Spurs don't know when they'll be back.

Duncan, Parker, Ginobili out vs. Blazers (AP)
Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan are all injured and the San Antonio Spurs don't know when they'll be back. None of San Antonio's Big 3 will play Monday night against Portland. Parker is out with a left knee contusion and Ginobili won't play after injuring his left quad in Sunday's loss at Memphis.

Blazers rally to beat banged-up Spurs
Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Monday night as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out with injuries.

Spurs G Manu Ginobili suffers quad contusion in loss
The Spurs, already missing Tim Duncan because of a sprained left ankle, were without leading scorer Manu Ginobili for most of the second half of Sunday's 111-104 loss to Memphis.

Duncan sprains ankle as Spurs wallop Warriors
Manu Ginobili scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs got a scare when Tim Duncan sprained his left ankle in a 111-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

Duncan sprains ankle but Spurs win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs got a scare when Tim Duncan sprained his left ankle in a 111-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. X-rays on Duncan's foot were negative. The injury looked potentially serious as Duncan lay on his side, clutching his foot with both hands, for more than a minute.

Duncan injures ankle in Spurs' victory
Manu Ginobili scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs got a scare when Tim Duncan sprained his left ankle in a 111-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

Big Three score 80 , propel Spurs past Mavs
Tony Parker scored 33 points, Manu Ginobili had 25 and Tim Duncan added 22, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

Rested Spurs bounce back, beat Mavericks (AP)

Tony Parker scored 33 points, Manu Ginobili had 25 and Tim Duncan added 22, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Playing for the first time since losing to Miami by 30 on Monday night, the Spurs looked hungry and rested from the start, jumping ahead by 18 early in the second quarter.

Parker thwarts Rockets' comeback bid (AP)

Tony Parker scored 21 points and helped the San Antonio Spurs beat back a second-half comeback bid by the Houston Rockets for a 115-107 victory Saturday night. The Spurs led by 13 points in the second quarter and were up by 10 at the half before Houston took its first lead at 67-66 on a dunk by Jordan Hill with 6:06 left in the third quarter.

Spurs beat Kings for 11th straight time (AP)

Bat scares and losses. That's all the Sacramento Kings get when they visit San Antonio. Manu Ginobili scored 24 points, but this time took no bold swipes at a bat once again interrupting a Kings game in San Antonio, and the Spurs survived both the bat brush and Sacramento in a 108-103 win Friday night.

Batman? Ginobili, Spurs win after 2nd bat delay
Tony Parker scored 27 points, Manu Ginobili had 24 and the San Antonio Spurs won their 11th in a row over Sacramento, beating the Kings 108-103 on Friday night.

Parker, Manu get Spurs by Kings
Tony Parker scored 27 points, Manu Ginobili had 24 and the San Antonio Spurs won their 11th in a row over Sacramento, beating the Kings 108-103 on Friday night.

Parker returns as Spurs pummel skidding Heat
Manu Ginobili scored 20 points, Tony Parker made a surprise return to the starting lineup and the San Antonio Spurs handed the skidding Miami Heat their most lopsided loss of the season, 125-95 on Friday night.

Spurs rout Heat 125-95 as Parker returns (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 20 points, Tony Parker made a surprise return to the starting lineup and the San Antonio Spurs handed the skidding Miami Heat their most lopsided loss of the season, 125-95 on Friday night. In the first meeting between these NBA heavyweights, the Spurs (51-11) improved the league's best record and kept the Heat in a tailspin.

Ginobili's fourth-quarter explosion ignites Spurs
Manu Ginobili scored 18 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to rally the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.

Ginobili scores 35, Parker hurt in win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 18 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to rally the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. The Spurs overcame the loss of Tony Parker and improved their NBA-best record to 49-10, tying a single-season franchise record with their 21st straight home victory.

Ginobili scores 35, leads Spurs' rally
Manu Ginobili scored 18 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to rally the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.

Spurs spoil Williams' Nets debut (AP)

All-Star Deron Williams had 14 points and 12 assists in his debut with the New Jersey Nets, but Manu Ginobili scored 26 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-96 victory Friday night. Williams, dealt by the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in an unexpected blockbuster deal before the trade deadline, was 5 for 13 and played 41 minutes.

Ginobili, Spurs beat Nets, spoil Williams' debut
All-Star Deron Williams had 14 points and 12 assists in his debut with the New Jersey Nets, but Manu Ginobili scored 26 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-96 victory Friday night.

Ginobili has 22 to help Spurs dominate Nets
Manu Ginobili scored 10 of his 22 points in a game-breaking second-half run and the San Antonio Spurs put in another dominant performance with a 102-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night.

NBA-best Spurs roll past Nets 102-85 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 10 of his 22 points in a game-breaking second-half run and the San Antonio Spurs put in another dominant performance with a 102-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 15 points and 11 rebounds, Tony Parker had 13 points, six rebounds and seven assists and DeJuan Blair had 10 points and 11 rebounds as the Spurs won for the ninth time in 11 games...

San Antonio Spurs shake up starting lineup, bench Manu Ginobili
Manu Ginobili was replaced by George Hill in San Antonio's lineup against Washington on Saturday night, the Spurs' first change to their starting five this season.

Ginobili not in Spurs' starting lineup (AP)
Manu Ginobili was replaced by George Hill in San Antonio's lineup against Washington on Saturday night, the Spurs' first change to their starting five this season. Ginobili had started the first 53 games of the season, along with guard Tony Parker, forwards Richard Jefferson and Tim Duncan, and center DeJuan Blair.

Parker helps Spurs hold off Pistons (AP)

Tony Parker had 19 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs held off the Detroit Pistons 100-89 Tuesday night. DeJuan Blair added 18 points and 12 rebounds for San Antonio, which improved its NBA-best record to 43-8. Manu Ginobili scored 13 points for the Spurs, and Tim Duncan contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Spurs first to 40 wins with victory over Rockets
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs became the NBA's first 40-game winner, beating the Houston Rockets 108-95 on Saturday night.

Spurs first to 40 wins, beat Rockets (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs became the NBA's first 40-game winner, beating the Houston Rockets 108-95 on Saturday night. Richard Jefferson added 18 points to help the Spurs win their 18th in a row at home. But it was San Antonio's last game at the AT&T Center for three weeks with the Spurs embarking on their annual Rodeo Road Trip starting Tuesday.

Spurs top Rockets, first to 40 wins
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs became the NBA's first 40-game winner, beating the Houston Rockets 108-95 on Saturday night.

Spurs beat Jazz to reach franchise best 39-7
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, Tony Parker had 23, and the San Antonio Spurs withstood a late rally to beat the Utah Jazz 112-105 on Wednesday night for their 10th win the last 11 games.

Ginobili, Spurs extend Jazz skid to 6 (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, Tony Parker had 23, and the San Antonio Spurs withstood a late rally to beat the Utah Jazz 112-105 on Wednesday night for their 10th win in 11 games. Richard Jefferson scored 14 points, while Tim Duncan and Gary Neal each had 13 as the Spurs improved to a franchise-best, 39-7 record after 46 games.

Spurs hand Jazz 6th straight loss
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, Tony Parker had 23, and the San Antonio Spurs withstood a late rally to beat the Utah Jazz 112-105 on Wednesday night for their 10th win the last 11 games.

Spurs shake Duncan injury scare; top Warriors
Manu Ginobili had 20 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs endured Tim Duncan's brief injury scare before beating the Golden State Warriors 113-102 on Monday night.

Spurs roll after Duncan injury scare (AP)

Manu Ginobili had 20 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs endured Tim Duncan's brief injury scare before beating the Golden State Warriors 113-102 on Monday night. Duncan went down with a left knee injury in the second quarter that had the entire Spurs bench stunned and shaken. He returned to finish with 16 points and seven rebounds, helping San Antonio rebound from a loss to New...

Popovich to coach West in All-Star game (AP)
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will coach the West team in the All-Star game after leading San Antonio to the NBA's best record. Popovich has guided the Spurs to a 38-7 start, the best in franchise history. The Spurs have been rejuvenated behind Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili staying healthy for the first time in three seasons.

Blair keys Spurs' seventh straight win (AP)

DeJuan Blair had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs rally from an 11-point halftime deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 104-95 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory. Manu Ginobili scored 23 points and Tony Parker added 17 for the Spurs, who improved their NBA-best record to 36-6, their best ever after 42 games.

Bonner chips in 17 as Spurs storm past Bucks
Reserve Matt Bonner scored all 17 of his points in the second half, Manu Ginobili added 23 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-84 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.

Spurs beat Bucks for fourth straight win (AP)

Reserve Matt Bonner scored all 17 of his points in the second half, Manu Ginobili added 23 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-84 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. The Spurs improved the NBA's best record to 33-6 despite a pace more fitting to the grinding Bucks, who came in as the worst shooting and lowest scoring team in the league.

Spurs collect 16th straight over T-ed up Wolves
Manu Ginobili had 19 points, including five technical free throws in a 10-second span of the third quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-96 on Tuesday night.

Spurs beat Wolves for 16th straight time (AP)

Manu Ginobili had 19 points, including five technical free throws in a 10-second span of the third quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-96 on Tuesday night. Richard Jefferson scored 17 and Tony Parker had 12 points and 13 assists for the Spurs, who beat the Timberwolves for the 16th straight time.

Spurs hang on to claim 15th straight vs. Wolves
Manu Ginobili scored 14 of his 21 points in the second quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota 94-91 on Sunday night for their 15th straight victory over the Timberwolves.

Spurs beat Wolves for 15th straight time (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 14 of his 21 points in the second quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota 94-91 on Sunday night for their 15th straight victory over the Timberwolves. San Antonio put six players in double figures and ran its NBA-best record to 31-6 while extending the league's longest current winning streak against an opponent.

Spurs come back from 15 down to beat Pacers
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 90-87 on Friday night and snap a two-game skid.

Spurs come from 15 down to earn 30th win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 25 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 90-87 on Friday night and snap a two-game skid. Tim Duncan had 15 points and 15 rebounds and Indianapolis native George Hill scored 16 points for the Spurs, who overcame a 15-point deficit to become the first team in the league to win 30 games.

Ginobili powers Spurs past Pacers
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 90-87 on Friday night and snap a two-game skid.

Rondo has 22 assists as Celts down Spurs (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 22 assists, 12 points and 10 rebounds for his 11th career triple-double, adding six steals to help the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of the NBA's top two teams. It's the first time this season that the Spurs (29-6), who still have the best record in the NBA, have lost back-to-back games.

Spurs rout Thunder 101-74, move to 29-4 (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 21 points, George Hill had 16 and the NBA-best San Antonio Spurs won their fourth in a row, 101-74 over Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. Coming off wins over the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas, the Spurs again beat one of the West's top teams to improve to 29-4 -- one the 10 best starts in NBA history.

Spurs dump reeling Lakers, now 27-4 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs, backing up their NBA-best record against the defending champions, beat Kobe Bryant and the reeling Los Angeles Lakers 97-82 on Tuesday night. DeJuan Blair had 17 points and 15 rebounds, leading an unlikely Spurs cast that handed the Lakers their third straight loss while Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili muddled through a dreadful game.

Spurs hold off Nuggets with 'Melo out
Manu Ginobili finished off the Denver Nuggets for the second time in a week.

NBA-best Spurs win 10th straight (AP)

Manu Ginobili and Gary Neal scored 22 points apiece, and the San Antonio Spurs won their 10th in a row, 109-103 over the Denver Nuggets, who were without All-Star Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night because of death of his sister. The Spurs reached their second double-digit winning streak already this season and improved their NBA-best record to 25-3.

Spurs hold off Grizzlies for OT win
A third consecutive San Antonio Spurs game was coming down to the final seconds, and Manu Ginobili had the ball in his hands again. This time, he wasn't the hero.

Ginobili helps Spurs escape Nuggets (AP)

Manu Ginobili sparked the Spurs to a big fourth-quarter lead and he drew the foul that negated Carmelo Anthony's winning basket in San Antonio's 113-112 escape from the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. The Spurs led 111-108 with 8 seconds left when Anthony got behind the defense for a dunk. Antonio McDyess' inbounds pass was deflected by J.R.

Ginobili helps Spurs escape with 7th straight win
Manu Ginobili sparked the Spurs to a big fourth-quarter lead and he drew the foul that negated Carmelo Anthony's winning basket in San Antonio's 113-112 escape from the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

Ginobili fallaway lifts Spurs at buzzer (AP)

Manu Ginobili learned his lesson about driving to the basket against the NBA's leading shot blocker. So instead of going at Andrew Bogut with the clock winding down, the San Antonio guard settled for a fallaway jumper. Smart decision. Ginobili scored the last of his 26 points as time expired, lifting the Spurs over Milwaukee 92-90 on Wednesday night for their sixth consecutive victory.

Spurs win on Ginobili's buzzer-beater
Manu Ginobili learned his lesson about driving to the basket against the NBA's leading shot blocker. So instead of going at Andrew Bogut with the clock winding down, the San Antonio guard settled for a fallaway jumper.

Ginobili leads Spurs to win over Nuggets
Manu Ginobili sparked the Spurs to a big fourth-quarter lead and he drew the foul that negated Carmelo Anthony's winning basket in San Antonio's 113-112 escape from the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

Ginobli, Spurs bury Bucks on last-second basket
Manu Ginobili hit a fallaway jumper as time expired, lifting the San Antonio Spurs over the Milwaukee Bucks 92-90 on Wednesday night.

Spurs roll past Blazers for 20th victory (AP)

George Hill scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs became the NBA's first 20-game winner this season with a 95-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Manu Ginobili added 18 points to help the Spurs win their fifth in a row and stop Portland's winning streak at four games. Wesley Matthews led the Trail Blazers with 17 points.

Spurs earn fourth straight win by ripping Hawks
Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili scored 18 points apiece, and the San Antonio Spurs won their fourth straight to keep the NBA's best record, beating the Atlanta Hawks 108-92 on Friday night.

Spurs improve to 19-3, roll past Hawks (AP)

Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili scored 18 points apiece, and the San Antonio Spurs won their fourth straight to keep the NBA's best record, beating the Atlanta Hawks 108-92 on Friday night. Tony Parker added 17 points for the Spurs, who again denied the Hawks their first victory in San Antonio since 1997.

Manu Ginobili a UFO hunter?
FS Southwest: Manu Ginobili a UFO hunter

Spurs rally from 15 down to beat Wolves (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs rally from a 15-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-101 Friday night. Tony Parker and George Hill added 20 points apiece for the Spurs, who improved their NBA-best record to 16-3. Manu Ginobili had 16 and Richard Jefferson scored 15.

Duncan registers triple-double as Spurs cruise
Tim Duncan had his first triple double in nearly two years with 15 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists, Manu Ginobili added 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 118-98 on Tuesday night.

Duncan's triple-double leads Spurs
Tim Duncan had his first triple double in nearly two years with 15 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists, Manu Ginobili added 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 118-98 on Tuesday night.

Ginobili steps up in 2nd half to fuel rally
Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to hand the New Orleans Hornets their first home loss of the season, 109-95 on Sunday.

Spurs erase 17-point deficit, improve to 14-2
Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to hand the New Orleans Hornets their first home loss of the season, 109-95 on Sunday.

Spurs down Hornets, now 7-0 on road (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to hand the New Orleans Hornets their first home loss of the season, 109-95 on Sunday. Tim Duncan scored 21 points and Richard Jefferson added 19 for the Spurs, who matched a franchise best 7-0 start on the road, set in the 2006-07 season.

Mavericks halt Spurs' win streak at 12 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks halted San Antonio's winning streak at 12 games, beating the Spurs 103-94 on Friday night. Shawn Marion scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter for Dallas, which probably took extra satisfaction finally handing the Spurs a loss. Last time the Mavs were in San Antonio, their season ended in a stunning playoff ouster to the Spurs.

Wolves falter in 4th, OT as Spurs win 12 straight
Manu Ginobili scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to rally the San Antonio Spurs from 21 points down for their 12th straight victory, 113-109 in overtime over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Down 21, Spurs win 12th straight in OT (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to rally the San Antonio Spurs from 21 points down for their 12th straight victory, 113-109 in overtime over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Richard Jefferson added 19 points and Tony Parker had 18 points and six assists for the Spurs, who are an NBA-best 13-1.

Spurs slip by T-Wolves to up win streak
Manu Ginobili scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to rally the San Antonio Spurs from 21 points down for their 12th straight victory, 113-109 in overtime over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Spurs beat Magic for 11th straight win (AP)

Tony Parker had 24 points and 10 assists to help the San Antonio Spurs to their 11th straight win with a 106-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Manu Ginobili had 25 points for the Spurs, who faced their stiffest test yet put prevailed late for an NBA-best record of 12-1. Dwight Howard had 26 points and 18 rebounds for the East-leading Magic, whose own winning streak ended at four.

Parker powers Spurs after divorce filing (AP)

Tony Parker scored 21 points, hours after his Hollywood actress wife filed for divorce, to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 103-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The Spurs won their eighth straight and improved to 9-1, tying a franchise-best start that even Tim Duncan never saw during any of the four championship runs for the Spurs.

Spurs roll to sixth straight victory (AP)

Tony Parker scored 24 points and capped a big surge in the first quarter that sent the San Antonio Spurs past the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93 Saturday night for their sixth win in a row. Manu Ginobili added 18 points for the Spurs, who have already surpassed their longest winning streak from last season.

Ginobili, Jefferson spark Spurs to 5th win in row
Manu Ginobili and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points apiece, and the San Antonio Spurs won their fifth straight with a 107-95 victory over the banged-up Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Spurs extend mastery of ailing Clippers (AP)

Manu Ginobili and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points apiece, and the San Antonio Spurs won their fifth straight with a 107-95 victory over the banged-up Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. The Spurs won their 18th consecutive game over the Clippers, who played without Eric Gordon, Baron Davis or Chris Kaman -- three of their four leading scorers.

Spurs win their fifth straight
Manu Ginobili and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points apiece, and the San Antonio Spurs won their fifth straight with a 107-95 victory over the banged-up Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Rookie Neal helps Spurs hold off Bobcats (AP)

From Manu Ginobili to Tony Parker to DeJuan Blair and numerous others, the San Antonio Spurs have made a habit of turning overlooked players into major contributors. Gary Neal may be next in line. The surprising rookie hit five of seven 3-pointers and scored 15 points in Monday night's 95-91 victory over the reeling Charlotte Bobcats.

Ginobili's layup seals Spurs' win over Bobcats
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, including a driving layup with 4.9 seconds left to end Charlotte's late comeback bid, and the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 95-91 win on Monday night to continue the Bobcats' early season misery.

Ginobili helps Spurs hold off Bobcats (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, including a driving layup with 4.9 seconds left to end Charlotte's late comeback bid, and the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 95-91 win on Monday night to continue the Bobcats' early season misery. Surprising rookie Gary Neal added 15 points, Tim Duncan had 14 points and 10 rebounds and Tony Parker had 12 points and eight assists for the Spurs, who nearly...

Jefferson's late 3s carry Spurs by Suns (AP)

Richard Jefferson hit four fourth-quarter 3-pointers, including the go-ahead basket with 1:38 remaining, and the San Antonio Spurs edged the Phoenix Suns 112-110 Wednesday night. Jefferson finished with 28 points, Tim Duncan had 25 and Manu Ginobili added 18 for the Spurs, who won in Phoenix for the first time since Jan.

Spurs' star trio too much for Pacers (AP)
If this is the last go-around for San Antonio's Big Three, they got off to a familiar-looking start together. "I think we're going to see that a lot this year," said Spurs guard Tony Parker, beginning the final season of his contract. The Spurs hope so. Tim Duncan had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and Parker had 20, pushing the Spurs past a shaky...

Spurs' star trio too much for Pacers (AP)

Tim Duncan had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 122-109 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Manu Ginobili scored 22 points for the Spurs, who blew an early double-digit lead and nearly their goal of starting strong in what could be the last season for their Big Three.

Parker, Spurs beat Caja Laboral (AP)
Tony Parker had 22 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 108-85 victory over Euroleague powerhouse Caja Laboral on Saturday night. Parker was 9 of 17 from the field and made four free throws without a miss. Parker, along with Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Richard Jefferson, were back in the starting lineup.

Spurs top Rockets in preseason opener (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 21 points, backup center Jordan Hill added 16 and the Houston Rockets beat San Antonio 90-87 on Thursday night in the Spurs' preseason opener. Yao Ming scored five points on a 2-for-8 shooting, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked three shots in 13 minutes. The Rockets are strictly limiting Yao's playing time as he comes back from foot surgery that sidelined him last...

New dad Ginobili welcomes twin sons
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and his wife, Many, are parents to twin boys.

Manu Ginobili of San Antonio Spurs ushers in diaper duty with twins
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and his wife, Many, are parents to twin boys.

Wife of Spurs G Ginobili has twins (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and his wife, Many, are parents to twin boys. Ginobili, on his Twitter page, announced Sunday's births of Dante and Nicola. Ginobili says mother and boys are doing great, and he later added "I just changed my 1st diaper!" The Spurs were swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns.

Spurs blow 22-point lead, but oust Mavs (AP)
The Spurs moved on, and Dallas is done early again. Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit. The Spurs got payback after the Mavs eliminated them a year ago, and will play either Phoenix or Portland in the Western Conference...

Ginobili, Spurs boot Mavericks from the playoffs
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit.

Hill picks up slack as Spurs go up 3-1 (AP)
If Spurs coach Gregg Popovich hasn't already done so, he may want to apologize for calling his role players "dogs." Because they put the Dallas Mavericks on the brink of elimination. Tim Duncan had a miserable 34th birthday and Manu Ginobili looked as bad at times as his bandaged-up nose.

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili picks comfort over protection for nose
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili doesn't want the discomfort of wearing a face mask to protect his broken nose.

Ginobili, Spurs take 2-1 lead over Mavs (AP)
Bloody nose and all, Manu Ginobili wasn't letting the Dallas Mavericks get ahead in this playoff series. Playing with a bandage across his nose after getting popped by Dirk Nowitzki's elbow, Ginobili returned to the game and helped the San Antonio Spurs hold on in a wild fourth quarter for a 94-90 win over Dallas on Friday night.

Spurs take 2-1 lead over Mavs behind Ginobili
Playing with a bandage across his nose after getting popped by Dirk Nowitzki's elbow, Manu Ginobili returned to the game and helped the San Antonio Spurs hold on in a wild fourth quarter for a 94-90 win over Dallas on Friday night.

NBA playoffs: San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will play in Game 4 against Dallas Mavericks
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili suffered a nasal fracture in Friday's Game 3 win over the Dallas Mavericks but will not need surgery and will play in Sunday's Game 4.

Ginobili says he will not play for Argentina at world championships
Manu Ginobili says he will not play for his native Argentina this summer in the world championships in Turkey.

Ginobili says he will not play at worlds (AP)
Manu Ginobili says he will not play for his native Argentina this summer at the world championships in Turkey. The San Antonio Spurs guard said Friday he is skipping the tournament because his wife is scheduled to give birth to twins next month, and because he wants to stay healthy. The 32-year-old spent the last two summers recovering from ankle injuries.

Mavs top Spurs, set up 1st-round rematch (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs made it easy for the Dallas Mavericks. That won't happen when they hook up again in a few days. With Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili getting the night off, the Mavericks needed only a 16-2 run at the end of the first quarter to put themselves on their way to a 96-89 victory Wednesday night that sets up a first-round playoff matchup between these teams.

Spurs sit Duncan, Ginobili vs. Mavs (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs turned in a starting lineup for the season finale that included Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Then coach Gregg Popovich changed his mind. Duncan and Ginobili didn't even suit up for a game against the Dallas Mavericks that had direct playoff implications -- a Dallas win would give the Mavs the No.

Spurs spoil Martin's return, rip Nuggets (AP)
Tim Duncan had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs spoiled the return of Denver's Kenyon Martin with a 104-85 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night. Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each added 15 points to help the Spurs rebound from a loss the night before against Memphis.

San Antonio Spurs lock up guard Manu Ginobili with three-year extension
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has signed a three-year extension that will keep him off the free agent market this summer.

Ginobili and Spurs close to new contract (AP)
Manu Ginobili said Wednesday he's "closer than ever" to an agreement on a new contract with the San Antonio Spurs. Speaking before the Spurs played the Phoenix Suns, Ginobili said reports that the three-year extension is done were a bit premature. "We're still working on a couple of details and stuff but we've made a lot of progress," he said, "and I'm happy...

Source: Manu Ginobili agrees with San Antonio Spurs on three-year extension
San Antonio Spurs and guard Manu Ginobili have agreed to a three-year extension worth $38.9 million, a league source confirmed Wednesday.

Spurs fight past Kings
Even on a night when Manu Ginobili struggled through the first three quarters, the San Antonio Spurs looked to their feisty veteran to get going in the fourth. And just as he's done consistently since the All-Star break, Ginobili delivered. Richard Jefferson had 18 points and Ginobili scored 11 of his 16 in the fourth quarter for the surging Spurs, who beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Tuesday for their fourth straight victory.

Parker returns as Spurs defeat Kings (AP)
Richard Jefferson scored 18 points, Manu Ginobili had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. The Spurs got point guard Tony Parker back and moved into a sixth-place tie with Oklahoma City in the Western Conference playoff race.

Surging Spurs drop Kings for 4th straight win
ichard Jefferson scored 18 points, Manu Ginobili had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Spurs handle Lakers for 13th straight playoff bid
Manu Ginobili scored 32 points, Tim Duncan added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-81 Sunday to clinch their 13th consecutive playoff berth.

Spurs beat Lakers, clinch playoff berth (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 32 points, Tim Duncan added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-81 Sunday to clinch their 13th consecutive playoff berth. The Spurs had extra incentive since a loss would have increased their chances of facing the defending NBA champions in the first round.

Ginobili leads Spurs past Lakers
Manu Ginobili scored 32 points, Tim Duncan added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-81 Sunday to clinch their 13th consecutive playoff berth.

Ginobili's 43 help Spurs outlast Magic (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 43 points, his fourth 30-plus game since replacing Tony Parker in the starting lineup last month, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-100 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Tim Duncan had 23 points and the Spurs temporarily pulled themselves out of the last playoff seed in the West, where San Antonio is bunched up with Portland and Oklahoma City in a race to...

Ginobili's 43 improve Spurs' playoff positioning
Manu Ginobili scored 43 points, his fourth 30-plus game since replacing Tony Parker in the starting lineup last month, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-100 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Hill's 30 help Spurs top Rockets 119-102 (AP)
George Hill scored a career-high 30 points and led two second-half pushes Wednesday night that helped send the San Antonio Spurs past the Houston Rockets 119-102. Manu Ginobili added 18 points and 10 assists, and Tim Duncan had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, who started the night in the No.

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili to miss game with back spasms
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will miss Monday's game at New Jersey because of lower back spasms.

Spurs G Ginobili out with back spasms (AP)
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will miss Monday's game at New Jersey because of lower back spasms. Ginobili scored 28 points Sunday night in a win at Boston, and has carried the Spurs since Tony Parker broke his right hand. Ginobili replaced Parker in the starting lineup and has averaged 24 points per game while leading the Spurs to an 8-4 record.

Surging Spurs rout Celtics 94-73 (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 28 points, and Richard Jefferson had 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 94-73 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. The Spurs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and Celtics in consecutive games, and next go to New Jersey to play the nine-win Nets on Monday.

Ginobili's 30 power Spurs' late push past Cavs
Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to carry the San Antonio Spurs past Cleveland 102-97 on Friday night, ending the Cavaliers' eight-game win streak.

Spurs snap Cavaliers' 8-game win streak (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to carry the San Antonio Spurs past Cleveland 102-97 on Friday night, ending the Cavaliers' eight-game win streak. After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, the Spurs craved a validating win over a conference leader. Ginobili made sure they got one.

Spurs drop 147 points to embarrass Warriors
Manu Ginobili scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs throttled the Golden State Warriors 147-116 on Friday night, scoring the most points under Gregg Popovich since he took over as head coach in 1996.

Sharpshooting Spurs rip Warriors 147-116 (AP)
Gregg Popovich has never seen the San Antonio Spurs score like this. Manu Ginobili scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs throttled the Golden State Warriors 147-116 on Friday night, scoring the most points under Popovich since he took over as head coach in 1996. Richard Jefferson had 21 points as the Spurs tore through the Warriors, whose defense was dreadful even by their NBA-worst standards.

Video: Surging Spurs hold off Heat
Manu Ginobili's hot start helps the Spurs survive a cold finish in Miami for their eighth win in nine games.

Surging Spurs nab eighth win in last nine games
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points, George Hill had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs wasted most of a 25-point, third-quarter lead before beating the Miami Heat 88-76 on Tuesday night.

Spurs hold off Heat, continue surge (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points, George Hill had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs wasted most of a 25-point, third-quarter lead before beating the Miami Heat 88-76 on Tuesday night. Richard Jefferson added 15 points and Tim Duncan had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Spurs, who've won eight of their last nine and ensured they would end the night no worse than No.

Manu's 28 lift Spurs over Knicks (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 28 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 97-87 victory Wednesday night over the New York Knicks, who clinched a franchise-record ninth consecutive losing season. Ginobili kept carrying the Spurs after scoring 38 in a loss Monday at Cleveland, thriving again in his second start since Tony Parker's broken right hand thrust Ginobili off the bench.

Parker breaks hand as Spurs win again (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 18 points, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili added 17 each and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 102-92 on Saturday night. The victory was the Spurs' fourth straight and extended the Grizzlies' skid at home to eight losses in a row. Six Spurs finished in double figures, including Matt Bonner who had 13 points, including shooting 4 of 7 from 3-point...

Spurs win third straight, sweep Hornets (AP)

Tony Parker scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their third straight, beating the New Orleans Hornets for the fourth time with a 102-91 victory on Friday night. Manu Ginobili had 16 points and Keith Bogans scored 15 for the Spurs, who extended their longest winning streak in nearly two months and swept the season series from the Hornets for the second time in four seasons.

Spurs beat Thunder, Durant's streak ends (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and made a spectacular block on a would-be Kevin Durant dunk late in the fourth quarter, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Ginobili's crucial block in the final minutes helped stop Durant's streak of scoring 25 points or more at 29 games, and pull the Spurs to a needed victory after returning...

Ginobili stops Durant's scoring run as Spurs win
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and made a spectacular block on a would-be Kevin Durant dunk late in the fourth quarter, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Parker-less Spurs lose to Pistons in OT (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 27 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 109-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in overtime on Sunday. Manu Ginobili's layup tied the game at 93 with 27.5 seconds left, and the Pistons missed two game-winning shots at the end of regulation.

Williams, 76ers surge past Spurs in 4th (AP)

Lou Williams scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, fueling a decisive run that lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a 106-94 victory Friday night over the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have lost eight of their last 10 trips to Philadelphia, dating back to the 1999-2000 season. Andre Iguodala had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Philadelphia.

Aldridge helps rally Blazers past Spurs (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 96-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The Spurs led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter but the Blazers made it 85-83 on Nicolas Batum's layup. After Manu Ginobili hit a jumper for the Spurs, Martell Webster's 3-pointer narrowed it to 87-86 with 3:38 left.

Depth helps Spurs win without Parker (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 19 points, and Manu Ginobili and Roger Mason led a strong effort by the Spurs' reserves as San Antonio held off the Memphis Grizzlies 104-97 on Friday night. Playing without injured guard Tony Parker, the Spurs' depth was a huge factor. San Antonio had a 42-21 edge in points off the bench.

Spurs deal Hornets rare home loss, 97-90 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed the New Orleans Hornets a rare home loss, 97-90 on Monday. Tim Duncan added 21 points and 14 rebounds, while George Hill scored 16 points and Manu Ginobili had 11 to help the Spurs snap a two-game losing streak. David West scored 18 points for New Orleans, which lost for only the second time in its last 15 home games.

Grizzlies extend home win streak to 8 (AP)

Zach Randolph had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 on Saturday night for their franchise-record eighth straight home victory. O.J. Mayo scored 19 points and Marc Gasol had 14 for Memphis, which survived a late rally and won the second game of a back-to-back for the first time this season.

Blair's 28 and 21 lift Duncan-less Spurs (AP)

Rookie DeJuan Blair set new career highs with 28 points and 21 rebounds while filling in for Tim Duncan, and Richard Jefferson hit the game-winning jumper in overtime to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 109-108 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Jefferson ended up with the ball after the Spurs' play went awry, with Manu Ginobili diving out of bounds to save an errant pass...

Duncan's 25 and 13 lift Spurs by Lakers (AP)

Tim Duncan had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs showed they can still hang with their Western Conference rivals in a 105-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Tony Parker scored 22 as the Spurs got their biggest victory this season. The Lakers are just the fourth winning team San Antonio has beaten, but none the caliber of the defending NBA champions.

Ginobili's 21 lift Spurs over Nets (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 21 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. Ginobili ignited the slow-starting Spurs (22-13) with an array of shots: fadeaways, dunks, a 3-pointer, and an off-the-glass field goal. He also made all eight of his free throw attempts.

Ginobili, bench spark Spurs past woeful Nets
Manu Ginobili scored 21 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night.

Duncan's 23 and 10 power Spurs over Heat (AP)

Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat a winning team for the first time in a month with a 108-78 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Manu Ginobili added 18 points for the Spurs, who have won 10 of 12. But the Heat are the only winning team among those victories, a fact not lost on Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.

Spurs extend dominance of Timberwolves (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Jefferson delivered monster dunks, made reverse layups and sank four 3-pointers as the Spurs (18-11) rolled to their third straight victory. Jefferson scored almost every way possible except from the free throw line.

Parker, Ginobili lead Spurs past Knicks (AP)

Tony Parker scored 22 points, Manu Ginobili added 17, and the duo made the key plays in the final minutes to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-88 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Tim Duncan finished with 13 points while being outplayed by David Lee, but Parker and Ginobili combined for all of San Antonio's points after the game was tied at 84 with under 3 1/2 minutes...

Parker, Ginobili key as Spurs knock off Knicks
Tony Parker scored 22 points, Manu Ginobili added 17, and the duo made the key plays in the final minutes to power the Spurs to a 95-88 victory.

Spurs extend streak over Clippers to 13 (AP)

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich is rationing Tim Duncan's minutes on a regular basis so that he'll be fresh for the postseason. The solid play of the Spurs' backups has made that possible. A good example was Sunday night, when Duncan sat out the fourth quarter and the Spurs pulled away to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90.

Spurs shoot 57.3 percent to coast past Clippers
Tim Duncan scored 21 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each had 17, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90 Sunday night.

Spurs extend streak over Clippers to 13 (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 21 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each had 17, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90 Sunday night. Duncan left with 1:48 left in the third quarter after he was accidentally elbowed on the right side of the head by teammate Matt Bonner while trying to rebound a missed layup by Sebastian Telfair with the...

Spurs extend Bobcats' road struggles (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-85 Friday night. Tim Duncan and Richard Jefferson added 17 apiece and the Spurs dropped the Bobcats to 1-9 on the road. Charlotte won't get any breaks Saturday night against the Mavericks, a team the Bobcats have never beaten.

Revamped Spurs stumble to 4-6 mark (AP)
So much for the revamped San Antonio Spurs so far. For the first time in the Tim Duncan era, the Spurs have a losing record at the 10-game mark following three straight losses and injuries to Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili (MAN'-oo jih-NOH'-blee). The Spurs fell to 4-6 after losing at home Thursday night to Utah, which won in San Antonio for the first time in 10 years.

Ginobili out, Parker still doubtful for ailing Spurs
Manu Ginobili (MAN'-oo jih-NOH'-blee) is out and Tony Parker is listed as doubtful as the injuries woes continue for the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili won't play Thursday night against Utah after straining his left groin in Wednesday's overtime loss at Dallas. Parker re-aggravated his sprained left ankle in a loss Saturday against Oklahoma and didn't play against the Mavericks. It was the third game Parker has missed this season.

Manu Ginobili (groin strain) out, Tony Parker (ankle sprain) doubtful for San Antonio Spurs
Manu Ginobili is out and Tony Parker is listed as doubtful as the injuries woes continue for the Spurs.

Short-handed Spurs beat Mavericks 92-83 (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs survived another game without Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, beating the Dallas Mavericks 92-83 on Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili had 13 points in the first meeting between the Texas rivals since the Mavs cruised past the ailing Spurs in the first round of the playoffs last season, handing San Antonio its earliest playoff exit since 2000.

Ginobili's 36 lift short-handed Spurs (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 36 points without Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in the lineup and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Toronto Raptors 131-124 on Monday night. Ginobili hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Spurs somehow shook the rust off their sputtering offense with their two leading scorers sidelined.

Roy helps new-look Blazers beat Spurs (AP)

Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Richard Jefferson had 19 points, Manu Ginobili had 17, and Tim Duncan added 14 points and eight rebounds, but San Antonio lost Tony Parker to a sprained ankle and couldn't overcome a lethargic...

Spurs' Ginobili gets rabies vaccination (AP)
Manu Ginobili has decided to stay away from bats in the future. The San Antonio Spurs star says on his Facebook page that he had to be vaccinated for rabies after catching a bat and removing it from the court during a victory over Sacramento on Halloween. Ginobili posted Monday that he doesn't know if the bat had rabies but he had to get vaccinated to make sure he was safe.

'Batman' Manu Ginobili has rabies shots after capture
Manu Ginobili had to get rabies shots after swatting a bat during a game on Saturday.

Parker, Jefferson lead Spurs over Kings (AP)

Tony Parker scored 24 points and Richard Jefferson added 21 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-94 victory over the winless Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. The Spurs got a strong performance from Manu Ginobili, who scored 13 points and had three assists in a reserve role. After scoring 28 points against Chicago on Thursday, Tim Duncan had just seven points Saturday.

Griffin has 23 and 7 as Clippers win (AP)

Blake Griffin, the overall No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, had 23 points and seven rebounds in 29 minutes to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 93-90 preseason victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. In the closing seconds, Clippers center DeAndre Jordan stuffed Curtis Jerrells' layup attempt that would have given the Spurs the lead, then hit two free throws with 5.1 seconds left.

Big Three back for Spurs in easy win (AP)
Tony Parker scored 12 points in his preseason debut and the San Antonio Spurs gave the first full glimpse of their overhauled roster in a 107-89 victory over Olympiakos in an exhibition game Friday night. Tim Duncan had 10 points and Manu Ginobili added seven in the first time San Antonio's Big Three played together since Ginobili's season-ending ankle injury last April.

Healthy Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili return to new-look San Antonio Spurs
A healthy Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili return for Spurs.

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili rest, hoping for healthy season
Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili are taking it easy this offseason, hoping to be healthy next year.

Duncan scores 27 as Spurs rout Pacers (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 27 points and Manu Ginobili had 26 before the San Antonio Spurs sat their stars early in a lopsided 99-81 win over Indiana on Tuesday night. Tony Parker added 13 points for San Antonio, which ended the first half of the season in the familiar position of first in the Southwest Division.

Spurs beat Lakers in West finals rematch (AP)

Roger Mason hit a jumper with 10 seconds left and made a free throw after being fouled by Derek Fisher, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-111 on Wednesday night in the first meeting between the teams since the Western Conference finals. After Mason's three-point play, the Lakers failed to get a shot off when Trevor Ariza was called for traveling.

Parker helps Spurs defeat Raptors 107-97 (AP)

Tony Parker had 24 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs matched a franchise record with 16 3-pointers in their 107-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Parker was 11-of-19 from the field to help the Spurs (16-10) avoid losing three straight since they opened the season 0-3.

Ginobili's 27 off bench lift Spurs (AP)

Sometimes Manu Ginobili enjoys the thought of coming off the bench. It looks as if Wednesday was one of those nights. Ginobili scored 27 points in a return to his sixth-man role to help the San Antonio Spurs beat Atlanta 95-89 for their fourth straight victory. Ginobili, the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year last season, scored 14 points in the fourth quarter.

Spurs cool off Billups, Nuggets 108-91 (AP)
Tony Parker scored 22 points, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili each added 21 and the San Antonio Spurs took advantage of a rare poor performance by Chauncey Billups since he arrived in Denver to whip the Nuggets 108-91 on Thursday night. The Nuggets had won 12 of 15 since acquiring Billups from Detroit in the Allen Iverson trade.

Ginobili returns, Spurs lose to Pistons (AP)
Rasheed Wallace made three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and scored 19 points as the Detroit Pistons rallied from 10 points down to beat San Antonio 89-77 on Tuesday night despite the return of Manu Ginobili to the Spurs' starting lineup. Allen Iverson also scored 19 for Detroit (11-6), which has won two of three.

Parker solid in return as Spurs win (AP)

Tony Parker had 15 points and seven assists in his first game in three weeks, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 109-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Manu Ginobili scored 14 points and Tim Duncan added 11. Ginobili was in his third game back for the Spurs, who have won four straight and have their three All-Stars healthy for the first time this season.

NBA power rankings
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Ginobili returns as Spurs beat Grizzlies (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 12 points in his first game of the season to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 94-81 on Monday night. Ginobili missed San Antonio's first 12 games after off-season ankle surgery. He entered the game with 5:34 left in the first quarter and promptly made his first two shots, the first from outside the arc and the second on a dunk.

Spurs' Ginobili takes next step, sees first action
Manu Ginobili was to see his first action of the season on Monday.

Ginobili to make season debut Monday (AP)
Manu Ginobili was expected to see his first game action of the season Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said the sixth-year player out of Argentina would be dressed, and the 6-foot-6 guard went through warmups in anticipation of his first game action since the Summer Olympics.

Mason, 3s lift Spurs past Jazz 119-94 (AP)

Roger Mason scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs made 15 of 25 3-pointers to beat the Utah Jazz 119-94 Friday night. Playing without the backcourt of Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the Spurs still managed to hit eight of their first nine 3-point attempts. Rookie George Hill scored a career-high 23 points for San Antonio (6-6) which has won four of its last five.

Ginobili could return next week
Manu Ginobili could return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup next week, earlier than expected after he had surgery on his left ankle in September to repair ligament damage. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich would not specify Ginobili's projected return, but he did say Ginobili has recovered more quickly than expected. Ginobili said Friday he'd like to play in the Spurs' next game Monday night in Memphis. Popovich said he doesn't think that will happen.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/461430408" height="1" width="1"/

Spurs' Ginobili 'not ready' but on track for return
Manu Ginobili could return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup next week, earlier than expected after he had surgery on his left ankle in September to repair ligament damage.

Ginobili on road with Spurs, gets 'better every day'
Officially, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is out until December. But for the first time this season, Ginobili is traveling with the team and signs may point to an earlier return.

Spurs win first game without Parker (AP)

Even without Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the San Antonio Spurs were too much for the New York Knicks. Tim Duncan had 23 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists to lead San Antonio to a 92-80 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night in the Spurs' first game without Parker. He will miss about a month due to a moderate left ankle sprain.

Waiver Wire: Spur of the moment
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Spurs' Ginobili continues ankle surgery recovery
There was no noticeable limp when Manu Ginobili walked into the San Antonio Spurs training facility Monday.

Ginobili has surgery, faces 3 weeks on crutches
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili had arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left ankle. The Spurs said Wednesday that the surgery in Los Angeles had gone well and Ginobili will be in a splint and on crutches for three weeks. Then, his rehabilitation schedule will be determined after his ankle is re-evaluated. The injury hobbled Ginobili during the NBA playoffs, particularly during the Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ginobili has arthroscopic surgery on injured ankle
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili had arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left ankle.

Q&A: Spurs are in tough spot with Ginobili
The Spurs aren't young and Manu Ginobili isn't healthy. Is it time to retool in San Antonio? Charley Rosen has the answer.

Spurs' Ginobili says surgery needed to repair heel
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel.

Ginobili says he needs surgery on heel (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel. "They're going to operate on me," he told Argentina's La Nacion newspaper Friday. The 31-year-old doesn't know when he'll have the surgery or who will do it. Ginobili, who helped lead Argentina to a bronze medal in the Beijing Olympics, said an MRI exam of the injury showed no...

Ginobili says he needs ankle surgery
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel after playing for Argentina in the Beijing Olympics. "They're going to operate on me," Ginobili was quoted as saying by Argentina's La Nacion newspaper Friday. Ginobili, who helped lead Argentina to a bronze medal in Beijing, said a subsequent MRI exam of his injured ankle showed no improvement. "It's the same as it was two months ago, when they did the first exam," he said.

Ginobili says he needs surgery on heel
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel after playing for Argentina in the Beijing Olympics. "They're going to operate on me," Ginobili was quoted as saying by Argentina's La Nacion newspaper Friday. Ginobili, who helped lead Argentina to a bronze medal in Beijing, said a subsequent MRI exam of his injured ankle showed no improvement. "It's the same as it was two months ago, when they did the first exam," he said.

Report: Spurs reach terms with G Finley (AP)
Michael Finley is poised to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs. According to a report posted on ESPN.com Friday that cited NBA front-office sources, the 35-year-old guard-forward has reached terms on a deal with the Spurs. Terms were not available, the report said. With Manu Ginobili providing a spark for the Spurs off the bench, Finley started 61 games last season.

Report: Ginobili named to Argentina Olympic team
Manu Ginobili was named to the Argentina Olympic team on Friday, according to the San Antonio Express-News.



Coach: Ginobili should consider sitting out Games
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says Manu Ginobili should "definitely not" play for Argentina in the Olympics if his injured left ankle doesn't improve. Ginobili hurt his ankle early in the playoffs and a recent MRI revealed that a ligament in his heel is about five times the size of the one in his other heel, Popovich says. Popovich says Ginobili will have another MRI in three weeks and that "if it hasn't changed at all, I think he should definitely not play in the Olympics.

Popovich may want Ginobili to skip Games (AP)
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Thursday that Manu Ginobili should "definitely not" play for Argentina in the Olympics if his injured left ankle doesn't improve. Ginobili hurt his ankle early in the playoffs and a recent MRI revealed that a ligament in his heel is about five times the size of the one in his other heel, Popovich said.

Popovich: Ginobili should sit Games if still injured
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says Manu Ginobili should "definitely not" play for Argentina in the Olympics if his injured left ankle doesn't improve.

Spurs worried over Ginobili's Olympics plans
Concerns are growing among top San Antonio Spurs officials over guard Manu Ginobili's plans to play for Argentina in the Olympics despite a badly sprained ankle.

Ginobili expects ankle to be healed for Olympics
San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili said he expects his injured ankle to be healed by the time he and Argentina's national team begin the defense of their 2004 gold medal in the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Ginobili expects to be OK for Beijing
Spurs star Manu Ginobili expects his injured ankle to be healed for the Beijing Olympics, allowing him to play for defending champion Argentina. "It's something that I am looking forward to," he said Saturday. Practices don't begin until early July, meaning Ginobili will have more than a month for his ankle recover. The Olympics are Aug. 8-24. "Yesterday I got an injection to get the swelling off of the joint, and they told me that in a week, 10 days I'll be totally fine," Ginobili said.

Ginobili expects to be OK for Beijing (AP)
San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili said he expects his injured ankle to be healed by the time he and Argentina's national team begin the defense of their 2004 gold medal in the Summer Olympics in Beijing. "It's something that I am looking forward to and of course at the same time I want to get ready, healthy to try to defend it," Ginobili said Saturday.

Lakers put Spurs on brink of elimination (AP)

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from returning to the NBA finals. Bryant had 28 points and 10 rebounds and the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. It was the Spurs' first home loss this postseason, and the defending champions face elimination when Game 5 is played in Los Angeles on Thursday.

As Ginobili goes, so go the Spurs
Forget about Duncan and Parker, Mike Kahn says, because the Spurs' playoff fate depends mostly on Manu Ginobili.

Ginobili leads Spurs by Lakers in Game 3 (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs opened another big lead over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. This time, they kept it. Manu Ginobili broke out of his scoring slump with 30 points off the bench and the Spurs beat the Lakers 103-84 in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. Tim Duncan had 22 points, 21 rebounds and five assists, and Tony Parker added 20 points and five assists for the Spurs, who...

Spurs return home down 2-0 vs. Lakers (AP)
All the Los Angeles Lakers have done is protect home court. It's how well they did it that has given the San Antonio Spurs reason to worry about protecting their own. "We got to really step up, especially starting with me, and try to get those two games at home," San Antonio's Manu Ginobili said after his team's Game 2 loss on Friday.

Spurs win Game 7 at New Orleans 91-82 (AP)

A title defense endures for the playoff-savvy San Antonio Spurs. Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, hitting four free throws in the final minute, sending the Spurs to the Western Conference finals with a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night in Game 7 of their second-round series. Tony Parker added 17 points, including a crucial jumper in the final minute, as the Spurs held off a...

Spurs beat Hornets 99-80 to force Game 7 (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through, but they'll still have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive. Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the Spurs' 99-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Parker, Manu each score 31 in Spurs' win (AP)

There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-99 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Spurs top Hornets in Game 3
Chris Paul was tremendous. The Spurs backcourt was better. Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker helped San Antonio top the Hornets.

Ginobili, Scola picked for Argentine Olympic team
NBA stars Manu Ginobili, Luis Scola and Andres Nocioni were selected for a preliminary roster to defend Argentina's basketball gold at the Beijing Olympics.

Spurs knock out Suns behind Parker's 31 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 92-87 Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The third-seeded Spurs will meet the No. 2 seed Hornets in a second-round series that begins Saturday at New Orleans.

Parker's 32 lift Spurs by Suns 102-96 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 102-96 victory over Phoenix in Game 2 on Tuesday night after the Suns gave away another double-digit, first-half lead. This time, the Spurs didn't need two overtimes and a few amazing shots to put away the Suns. The Spurs were down by as many as 14 in the first half before outscoring Phoenix 27-11 in the third quarter.

Spurs' Ginobili wins sixth man award
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has won the NBA's sixth man award given to the league's best reserve. Ginobili led the Spurs in scoring, averaging a career-high 19.5 points with 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Ginobili came off the bench in 51 of the 74 games he played this season. The Spurs have a 1-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. Suns guard Leandro Barbosa won the award last year. Ginobli got 123 of 124 first-place votes.

Spurs' Ginobili wins NBA sixth man award (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has won the NBA's sixth man award given to the league's best reserve. Ginobili led the Spurs in scoring, averaging a career-high 19.5 points with 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Ginobili came off the bench in 51 of the 74 games he played this season. The Spurs have a 1-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.

Spurs supersub Ginobili wins NBA Sixth Man Award
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won the Sixth Man Award, given to the best player in a reserve role, on Monday.

Duncan's 3 helps Spurs beat Suns in 2OT (AP)

Tim Duncan saved the San Antonio Spurs with his first 3-pointer of the season at the end of overtime, and Manu Ginobili hit a layup at the end of the second extra period to send the defending champions past the Phoenix Suns, 117-115 on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round series. The third-seeded Spurs celebrated almost as jubilantly as if they'd won the finals yet again after beating the...

Playoff Push: Four-way tie in West? Could happen
Playing Manu Ginobili in the Spurs' season finale might be a good idea if the Spurs want to keep home-court advantage.

Ginobili returns to Spurs for crucial game vs. Jazz
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is playing in the team's season finale against the Jazz in a sign of the importance of the game.

Spurs' Ginobili plays in finale vs. Jazz (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is playing in the team's season finale against the Utah Jazz in a sign of the importance of the game. Ginobili, the team's leading scorer, missed the Spurs' last three games with a strained left groin and wasn't expected to play Wednesday. A win for San Antonio would clinch the third seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Spurs win sixth straight, get 50th win (AP)

Manu Ginobili 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and the San Antonio Spurs picked up their sixth straight win with a 99-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Spurs, who were in fifth place in the West, moved into second place and sit just percentage points behind New Orleans.

Spurs win fourth straight, beat Magic (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 28 points and Michael Finley added 24 as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Orlando Magic 107-97 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. Dwight Howard had 24 points and 21 rebounds, his eighth game this season with at least 20 in both categories. Rashard Lewis added 24, Keyon Dooling 19 and Carlos Arroyo 17.

Nowitzki injures leg as Spurs beat Mavs (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored eight points in a 19-0 third-quarter rally that sent the San Antonio Spurs past Dallas 88-81 Sunday, but the Mavericks came away worried mostly about the status of reigning league MVP Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki hurt his lower left leg during a nasty spill late in San Antonio's game-breaking stretch.

Duncan powers Spurs to rout of Kings (AP)

Tim Duncan had 21 points and 13 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Sacramento Kings 102-89 on Friday night. Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs, who have won two straight after snapping a season-high four-game losing streak Thursday in Chicago. Ron Artest scored 23 points for the Kings -- 17 in the first half -- and Kevin Martin added 20.

Miller's 32 pace 76ers past Spurs 103-96 (AP)

Andre Miller scored a season-high 32 points and Andre Iguodala had 25 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight sparkling victory, 103-96 over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Sixers already knocked off Detroit and Chicago on the road this week and returned home to another suddenly supportive crowd.

Spurs beat Nuggets, avoid 3-game skid (AP)

The Denver Nuggets ended the San Antonio Spurs' season-high, 11-game winning streak last week, but the defending champions weren't about to let that same team hand them a season-high losing streak on Monday. The Spurs beat the Nuggets 107-103 on Monday night, avoiding what would have been only their second three-game skid of the season.

Spurs roll to 11th straight win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 28 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 108-97 Thursday night for their 11th straight win. Tony Parker added 19 points in the game, which wasn't close after halftime and saw Spurs coach Gregg Popovich get ejected in the second quarter. Tim Duncan had 12 rebounds and six points on 3-of-11 shooting.

Duncan leads Spurs to 10th straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan had 29 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Jersey Nets 81-70 Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory. Manu Ginobili added 12 points for the Spurs, who sit atop a competitive Western Conference, where just a handful of games separates them from the eighth-place Golden State Warriors.

Ginobili helps Spurs win eighth straight (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 30 points and hit a 17-footer with 13.2 seconds left to give San Antonio a 96-94 victory Saturday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Spurs' eighth straight victory. The Spurs seemed in control until the Bucks mounted an 11-3 run late in the fourth, capped by Charlie Bell's driving layup that gave the Bucks a 94-93 lead with 20 seconds left.

Duncan's 31 lift Spurs by Mavs 97-94 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 31 points and 15 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94 on Thursday night for their seventh straight win. Manu Ginobili added 17 points for San Antonio and Michael Finley scored 16. Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points for the Mavericks and Josh Howard and reserve Brandon Bass each added 16.

Ginobili makes the Spurs go
You need to look beyond the box score — and Manu Ginobili's career-best stats — to see what he means to the Spurs, Mike Kahn says.

Spurs score 5 in 1st, beat Hawks 89-74 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Atlanta Hawks 89-74 on Monday night for their sixth straight win despite scoring a franchise-low five points in the opening quarter. Tony Parker added 15 points and nine assists and Manu Ginobili scored 13 for San Antonio, which shot just 6 percent (1-of-17) in the first quarter.

Team reports: Spurs get another big game from Manu
Are the Spurs now Manu Ginobili's team? After watching the last couple games, it's not that as crazy a suggestion as you might think.

Manu helps Spurs top Hornets, win 5th straight
Manu Ginobili had 30 points and a career-high 12 assists, and Tim Duncan added 25 points and 11 rebounds Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 98-89 win over the New Orleans Hornets for their fifth straight win. Chris Paul had 27 points and David West 16 for the Hornets, who have lost two in a row and are tied atop the Western Conference standings with a 37-17 record.

Ginobili powers Spurs past Hornets 98-89 (AP)

Manu Ginobili had 30 points and a career-high 12 assists, and Tim Duncan added 25 points and 11 rebounds Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 98-89 win over the New Orleans Hornets for their fifth straight win. Chris Paul had 27 points and David West 16 for the Hornets, who have lost two in a row and are tied atop the Southwest Division with a 37-17 record.

Ginobili's 44, late jumper stun Wolves (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs needed all of Manu Ginobili's 44 points to hold off the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves. Ginobili hit a jumper from the top of the key with 6.2 seconds left for his final points, leading the Spurs to their fourth straight win with a 100-99 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night. "Manu is a top caliber player, he's an All-Star caliber player," Spurs coach Greg Popovich said.

Manu beats buzzer, T-Wolves
Manu Ginobili dropped 44 points including the game-winning jumper in San Antonio's win in Minnesota. Hear from Manu and Tony Parker after the win.

Ginobili's 44, late jumper stun Wolves (AP)

Manu Ginobili hit a jumper from the top of the key with 6.2 seconds left for the last of his 44 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to their fourth straight win with a 100-99 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night. Ginobili dribbled behind his back and rose up over Randy Foye on the winning shot.

Ginobili helps Spurs beat Bobcats 85-65 (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs needed two quarters to shake off some rust from the All-Star break. They may have been getting acclimated to their surroundings again, too. Manu Ginobili scored 18 points and the Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 85-65 Tuesday night in the defending NBA champions' first home game in more than three weeks.

Team reports: Spurs have more problems this year
Manu Ginobili's last game before the break was memorable. The Spurs still are in worse shape than last year, says Sports XChange.

Ginobili's 46 lift Spurs over Cavs (AP)

Manu Ginobili is planning a trip to Las Vegas during this weekend's NBA All-Star break. Alert the roulette wheels, blackjack tables and pit bosses. Watch out. This guy's on a serious roll. Ginobili made a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored a season-high 46 points as the San Antonio Spurs, back on the floor where they won the NBA title last season, beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-105 on...

Ginobili's 34 and 15 power Spurs to win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored a season-high 34 points and added a career-high 15 rebounds, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 93-88 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Spurs, who led from wire-to-wire and won for the fifth time in six games. San Antonio's only defeat in that time was a 98-90 loss at Boston on Sunday.

Short-handed Spurs rally past Suns 84-81 (AP)

It was hardly a well-played game. However, it was one the San Antonio Spurs desperately needed to win -- and they did. Tim Duncan banked in a shot with 30.9 seconds remaining, Manu Ginobili hit four late free throws and the undermanned Spurs rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 84-81 on Thursday night and end a three-game losing streak.

Sonics end 14-game skid, stun Spurs (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jump shot with 32.6 seconds remaining and Seattle stunned the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 88-85 on Tuesday night to finally end a team-record losing streak at 14 games. Durant swished an open shot created by a screen from Kurt Thomas, whose consecutive open jumpers had given Seattle an unlikely lead with 90 seconds to go.

Spurs send Heat to 15th straight loss (AP)

Two years ago, the Miami Heat were dubbed "15 Strong" on their way to the NBA championship. These days, it's more like "15 Wrong" -- and counting. Tim Duncan scored 30 points and added 11 rebounds, Manu Ginobili's driving layup with 36.5 seconds left was the go-ahead score, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat the Heat 90-89 Thursday night.

Ginobili rallies Spurs over Sixers 89-82 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-82 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 18 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Finley and Tony Parker scored 14 points apiece to give the Spurs their second straight win.

Ginobili, Parker lead Spurs over Wolves (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and Tony Parker had 21 Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 105-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tim Duncan added 15 points and nine rebounds to help the Spurs snap a two-game losing streak and get coach Gregg Popovich his 600th regular-season victory.

Pistons beat Spurs in San Antonio
Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker had miserable shooting nights Thursday as the Spurs lost to the Pistons in San Antonio.

Duncan, Parker lift Spurs over Clippers (AP)

Tim Duncan had 17 points and 17 rebounds, Tony Parker scored 26 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 88-82 Sunday afternoon. Manu Ginobili, back for San Antonio after missing five games with a sprained left index finger, scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. He had his hand wrapped to protect his injured finger.

Bowen's offense bails out Spurs (AP)

Defensive specialist Bruce Bowen showed off his offense Friday night, scoring 15 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks 97-93. Michael Finley and Matt Bonner each scored 14 points for San Antonio, while Tim Duncan and Tony Parker had rough shooting nights, combining to go 10-of-29 from the field and score 12 points apiece.

Clips' Thomas, Spurs' Ginobili leave with injuries
Clippers forward Tim Thomas and Spurs guard Manu Ginobili were injured during the first quarter of their game Saturday night.

Spurs' Ginobili, Clippers' Thomas leave game
Clippers forward Tim Thomas and Spurs guard Manu Ginobili were injured during the first quarter of their game Saturday night. Thomas fell to the ground and was in obvious pain after appearing to get tripped up by another Los Angeles player. It was unclear what Thomas hurt, but he was helped off the floor with 6:38 to play in the first. Thomas was averaging 13.1 points and 5.4 rebounds heading into the game against San Antonio. He missed the Clippers' Dec.

Grizzlies top Spurs on Gay's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Rudy Gay hit a 3-pointer over Tim Duncan as time expired to give the Memphis Grizzlies an 88-85 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili's dunk with 2.4 seconds left tied the score at 85. Juan Carlos Navarro threw an inbounds pass to Gay, who dribbled toward the top of the key and got off a shot as the horn sounded, sending San Antonio to its third straight road loss.

Bryant gets Lakers by short-handed Spurs (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers broke open a tight game in the late going to beat the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 102-97 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. The defending NBA champion Spurs (17-5), losers of two straight for the first time this season, played without stars Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.

Warriors beat Duncan-less Spurs 96-84 (AP)

Don Nelson downplayed a victory over the defending NBA champions minus their superstar, even suggesting an asterisk go alongside this 'W' because Tim Duncan didn't play. Baron Davis had 18 points, six rebounds and six assists and Golden State took advantage of Duncan sitting out another game with a sprained ankle, beating the sloppy Spurs 96-84 on Tuesday night.

Ginobili's 37 lifts Spurs over Jazz (AP)

It was back to the bench for Manu Ginobili on Friday. But it didn't matter to the San Antonio Spurs' super sub, who scored a team-high 37 points for the second straight game to lift his club to a 104-98 win over the Utah Jazz. Ginobili started for the first time this season on Wednesday, when he scored a season-high 37 points as the Spurs eked out a 97-95 win over the rival Dallas Mavericks.

Ginobili's 37 lift Spurs over Mavs 97-95 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored a season-high 37 points to help the San Antonio Spurs overcome the absence of Tim Duncan to beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-95 Wednesday. Tony Parker added 23 points for the Spurs, who lost almost all of an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter. Josh Howard led the Mavericks with 22 points and nine rebounds.

Spurs' Duncan sidelined against Mavs (AP)
Tim Duncan sat out the San Antonio Spurs' game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night because of a sprained right ankle. Duncan's absence was expected because of the injury he sustained Sunday, while Manu Ginobili started after being a game-time decision. "He wants to play, he's very adamant, when a player is that adamant, he's probably ready to go," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said before...

Ginobili's 31 lifts Spurs past Wolves (AP)

San Antonio has maximized Manu Ginobili's impact this season by making him a substitute, though he's been a starter for much of his career. This is the very definition of the Spurs, who have dominated the league with four titles in the last eight years by finding the right role for every player. Ginobili scored a season-high 31 points with 7-for-9 shooting from 3-point range, and the Spurs stormed...

Parker lifts Spurs past Wizards 109-94 (AP)

Tony Parker had 29 points and 11 assists to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Washington Wizards 109-94 on Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili added 19 points and Tim Duncan had 16 for the Spurs. Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison, who have stepped up for the Wizards since guard Gilbert Arenas went out last week for three months following knee surgery, combined to go just 9-of-24 from the field for 28...

Duncan helps Spurs win fourth straight (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-88 Friday for their fourth straight victory. Tony Parker added 21 points and eight assists for San Antonio. Brent Barry had 14 points for San Antonio and Manu Ginobili added 11. Juan Carlos Navarro led the Grizzlies with 16 points and Rudy Gay added 15.

Parker's 31 helps Spurs beat Hawks (AP)

Tony Parker scored 17 of his 31 points in the second quarter and added nine assists while Manu Ginobili scored 19 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-83 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. San Antonio, which has won six of seven, took an 83-65 lead after three periods, leading by 24 on several occasions, the last at 83-59 on a free throw by Ginobili.

Duncan helps Spurs top Rockets 90-84 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 90-84 on Friday night. Manu Ginobili added 19 points for the Spurs and Michael Finley had 17. Luis Scola, whose rights were traded from the Spurs to the Rockets over the summer, had a breakout game, scoring 20 points.

Duncan leads Spurs past Rockets
Tim Duncan had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 90-84 on Friday night. Manu Ginobili added 19 points for the Spurs and Michael Finley had 17. Luis Scola, whose rights were traded from the Spurs to the Rockets over the summer, had a breakout game, scoring 20 points. Shane Battier added 16. The Rockets, without an injured Tracy McGrady, managed to tie the game at 80 with 3:48 to play on Scola's jump shot.

Parker's 26 points, nine assists do trick
Tony Parker had 26 points and nine assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-92 Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Bruce Bowen went 6-of-6 from 3-point range for the Spurs and finished with 23 points. Manu Ginobili added 17 points. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 18 points, well below the 30.4 he was averaging before the game. Jordan Farmar added 16 and Lamar Odom had 12.

Ginobili scores 21 as Spurs blast Bucks
Manu Ginobili scored 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Milwaukee Bucks 113-88 on Sunday night. Michael Finley added 17 points and Tim Duncan had 16 points for the Spurs, who led by double digits for the last three quarters. Mo Williams scored 17 points for the Bucks and Michael Redd had 14 points. The Bucks had lost four of their last five in San Antonio heading into Sunday's matchup, but won both games against the Spurs last season.

Ginobili helps Spurs rout Bucks 113-88 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Milwaukee Bucks 113-88 on Sunday night. Michael Finley added 17 points and Tim Duncan had 16 points for the Spurs, who led by double digits for the last three quarters. Mo Williams scored 17 points for the Bucks and Michael Redd had 14 points.

Parker's 27 leads Spurs past Hornets
Tony Parker scored early, often and from all over the court, finishing with 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-85 on Friday night. Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds for San Antonio, while Manu Ginobili scored 14 and fellow Argentinean Fabricio Oberto added 13 points to help the Spurs maintain a double-digit lead through most of the second half.

Ginobili, Parker pace Spurs past Heat
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tony Parker added 23, and the San Antonio Spurs kept the Miami Heat winless with an 88-78 victory Wednesday night. Ginobili hit four of the Spurs' seven 3-pointers and scored 12 points in the third quarter, after San Antonio led by only one at halftime. Tim Duncan scored 12 points and Francisco Elson had 12 points and 14 rebounds for San Antonio. Parker had eight assists and Duncan grabbed eight rebounds.

Ginobili helps Spurs keep Heat winless (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tony Parker added 23, and the San Antonio Spurs kept the Miami Heat winless with an 88-78 victory Wednesday night. Ginobili hit four of the Spurs' seven 3-pointers and scored 12 points in the third quarter, after San Antonio led by only one at halftime. Tim Duncan scored 12 points and Francisco Elson had 12 points and 14 rebounds for San Antonio.

Ginobili helps Spurs hold off Grizzlies (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 30 points, including the go-ahead basket with 32 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 104-101 Wednesday night. Ginobili, who had nine points down the stretch, added seven assists and drew a late charge from Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay to preserve the Spurs' lead.

Usual suspects lead way for Spurs
Tim Duncan had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs got their title defense off to a successful start with a 106-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs and Manu Ginobili had 16 points and eight assists. LaMarcus Aldridge led the Trail Blazers with 27 points. Martell Webster added 21 and Joel Przybilla contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds for Portland.

Duncan, champion Spurs get rings and win (AP)

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs got their title defense off to a successful start with a 106-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs and Manu Ginobili had 16 points and eight assists. LaMarcus Aldridge led the Trail Blazers with 27 points.

Lewis returns in Magic preseason finale (AP)

The Orlando Magic finally got to test the new inside-out combination of Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis. After a rough first quarter, coach Stan Van Gundy liked what he saw. Lewis scored 16 points in his first preseason game in three weeks, lifting the Magic over the San Antonio Spurs 99-90 Thursday night.

Spurs send Heat to 0-7 preseason
When the Miami Heat return to the practice floor sometime Thursday, they'll have two simple tasks. Forget about October. Get ready for November. Manu Ginobili scored 22 points on 6-for-7 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs sealed a dismal exhibition season for the Heat with a 104-87 victory Tuesday night. Miami finished the preseason winless (0-7) for the first time in the team's 20-year history. "You put it all in perspective," Heat forward Udonis Haslem said.

Heat winless in preseason for 1st time (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points on 6-for-7 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs sealed a forgettable exhibition season for the Miami Heat with a 104-87 victory Tuesday night. The Heat (0-7) were winless in the preseason for the first time in the team's 20-year history. Michael Finley scored 14 points, Matt Bonner had 13 and Tim Duncan finished with 11 rebounds for the Spurs (3-1), who won a...

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Duncan scores 20 points in Spurs win
Tim Duncan scored 20 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-91 victory Saturday over Panathinaikos of Greece. The reigning NBA champion Spurs never trailed against the Euroleague champions and were up by as many as 29 in the exhibition game. Duncan played just over 21 minutes and sat out the fourth quarter, as did the Spurs' other starters. Manu Ginobili added 15 points for San Antonio, including a highlight-worthy dunk early in the third quarter and two 3-pointers.