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Bonner's 5 3s help Spurs top Grizzlies (AP)

Matt Bonner scored 15 points, going 5 of 9 from outside the arc, and Tim Duncan added 14 points as the San Antonio Spurs sent Memphis to its fourth straight loss with a 83-73 victory over the Grizzlies on Monday night. Rookie Kawhi Leonard had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, who snapped a two-game skid.

Bonner, Blair shine as Spurs slow down Hawks
Matt Bonner and DeJuan Blair both scored 17 points, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the surging Atlanta Hawks their first lopsided loss of the season, 105-83 on Wednesday night.

Spurs hand Hawks first blowout defeat (AP)

Matt Bonner and DeJuan Blair both scored 17 points, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the surging Atlanta Hawks their first lopsided loss of the season, 105-83 on Wednesday night. Tiago Splitter added 16 points for the Spurs, who relished a convincing win over the Southeast Division leaders after losing two of their previous three and barely squeaking past woeful New Orleans on Monday night.

Spurs limit Dirk to 6 points during rout of Mavs
Matt Bonner scored 17 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 93-71 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.

Kidd injured as Spurs drill Mavericks (AP)

Matt Bonner scored 17 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 93-71 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Richard Jefferson scored 16 points and Gary Neal added 12 for the Spurs, who limited Dirk Nowitzki to six points on 3-of-11 shooting -- the German star's lowest output since he had five in a Dec.

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.

Blair's 28 help Spurs rally by Raptors (AP)

Even though they knew it was coming, the Toronto Raptors were still powerless to stop a fourth-quarter surge by the San Antonio Spurs. DeJuan Blair matched a career high by scoring 16 of his 28 points in the fourth, George Hill had 18 points and the Spurs won their fourth straight game, beating the Raptors 111-100 Wednesday night.

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.

NBA-best Spurs rout stumbling Hornets (AP)

Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the sliding New Orleans Hornets for the second time in a week, 109-84 on Sunday night. Matt Bonner added 14 points, hitting four of five 3-point attempts, and the Spurs improved their NBA-best record to 17-3 and matched their best start through 20 games since the 2007-08 season.

Clippers snap 18-game skid vs. Spurs (AP)

Although Eric Gordon is unsure why the Los Angeles Clippers are downright dominant whenever they face the NBA's best team this season, he's really hoping they'll learn something they can apply to the other 28 teams. Blake Griffin had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Gordon added 21 points and the Clippers ended an 18-game skid against the Spurs, beating NBA-leading San Antonio 90-85...

Spurs top Thunder for seventh straight win
Matt Bonner took advantage of being left open from long distance to put together an impressive line of lucky sevens: seven shots from 3-point range, seven makes and seven straight wins for the San Antonio Spurs.

Bonner sparks Spurs to seventh straight (AP)

Matt Bonner scored 21 points and just missed the Spurs franchise record by hitting all seven of his 3-point shots, helping San Antonio stretch its winning streak to seven games with a 117-104 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Bonner swished home three of his 3s during a 21-8 run to open the fourth quarter, and the NBA's best 3-point shooting team went 6-for-8 from...

Bonner, Spurs top Thunder for 7th straight win
Matt Bonner scored 21 points and just missed the Spurs franchise record by hitting all seven of his 3-point shots, helping San Antonio stretch its winning streak to seven games with a 117-104 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

2010 NBA free agents: Matt Bonner reaches tentative agreement with San Antonio Spurs
Matt Bonner has reached a tentative agreement to return to the San Antonio Spurs next season.

Free agent Bonner to re-sign with Spurs (AP)
Matt Bonner has reached a tentative agreement to return to the San Antonio Spurs next season. Kenny Grant, Bonner's agent, said Friday the deal will likely be finalized next week and that Bonner is happy to be staying in San Antonio. Terms of the contract were not available. Bonner became a free agent this summer after four seasons with the Spurs.

Spurs run win streak over Clippers to 16 (AP)
George Hill had 14 points and a career-high 11 assists to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the 16th straight time, 118-88 Saturday night. Matt Bonner scored 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting to lead the Spurs, who have the longest winning streak by one team against another. Richard Jefferson added 18 points and nine rebounds.

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' Popovich wins 700th on late dunk (AP)

Tim Duncan dunked over Roy Hibbert with 4.6 seconds left to give San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich his 700th career win with a thrilling 100-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Duncan let out a roar after throwing down the last of his 19 points over Hibbert, who blocked Duncan's first attempt with time winding down before the Spurs' perennial All-Star grabbed the...

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 beat 76ers for fifth straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their fifth straight with a 97-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Tony Parker added 16 points and the Spurs extended their longest winning streak since last December, when they climbed back up the standings after a similar slow start last season.

Duncan's 24 and 12 lift Spurs by Bucks (AP)

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs halted the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game winning streak with a 112-98 victory Monday night. Matt Bonner had 23 points off the bench and the Spurs won consecutive games for only the second time this season. They also finally took advantage of a big night from Duncan, having previously been 0-4 when the All-Star scored 20 or more.

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...

Duncan helps Spurs beat Grizzlies 91-80 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 19 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 91-80 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Duncan was 8-of-11 from the field and added five assists and three blocks. Parker also had five assists. Matt Bonner scored 16 points for San Antonio, missing only two of his nine shots from the field.

Nelson leads surging Magic past Spurs (AP)

Jameer Nelson scored 24 points, and Dwight Howard had 14 points and 13 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic win for the seventh time in eight games, 90-78 over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Howard picked up his fifth foul halfway into the fourth quarter and went to the bench. That wasn't anything new for the Magic, who played the last two games with the All-Star center sidelined by a sore...

Spurs keep Wolves' McHale winless, 98-86 (AP)

Tony Parker didn't have another 55-point night in him, so his San Antonio Spurs relied on their defense to carry them to a 98-86 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. In his first game back at Target Center since that career night on Nov. 5 that also included 10 assists, Parker managed 17 points and nine assists.

Spurs drop Cavs to 0-4 in preseason (AP)

Tim Duncan had 16 points and 13 rebounds in 26 minutes and the San Antonio Spurs beat Cleveland 91-70 on Thursday night, dropping the Cavaliers to 0-4 in exhibition play. Matt Bonner added 15 points, going 3-for-3 from 3-point range and 6-for-7 overall from the field, for the Spurs (2-2). Tony Parker had 14 points and five assists after missing the Spurs' game Tuesday night against Detroit because...

Spurs drop Cavs to 0-4 in preseason (AP)

Tim Duncan had 16 points and 13 rebounds in 26 minutes and the San Antonio Spurs beat Cleveland 91-70 on Thursday night, dropping the Cavaliers to 0-4 in exhibition play. Matt Bonner added 15 points, going 3-for-3 from 3-point range and 6-for-7 overall from the field, for the Spurs (2-2). Tony Parker had 14 points and five assists after missing the Spurs' game Tuesday night against Detroit because...

Pacers suspend Harrison after outburst
The Indiana Pacers have suspended center David Harrison for one game for conduct detrimental to the team. The Pacers gave no reason for the suspension, but the announcement Friday comes a day after Harrison was involved in a confrontation late in a game against San Antonio. Harrison was called for a technical as he yelled at an official after being hit in the face by Spurs forward Matt Bonner. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien pulled Harrison from the game, but he was later escorted to the locker room.

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.

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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...