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Tony Parker


Position: Point Guard
Team: SanAntonio Spurs

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Spurs rally to beat Clippers, win series (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, left, of France, is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Tim Duncan scored 21 points, Tony Parker added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the final minutes to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night, closing out the series 4-0 and advancing to the Western Conference finals.




Spurs close out Clippers to sweep series 4-0 (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, left, of France, is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LOS ANGELES (AP) The San Antonio Spurs are on to the Western Conference finals, along with their 18-game winning streak and 8-0 mark in the playoffs.




Spurs beat Clippers 96-86 to take 3-0 series lead (Yahoo! Sports)

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs gets a pat on the head from Tim Duncan #21 after making a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs won 96-86 to take a three games to none lead in the series.  (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Tim Duncan scored 19 points, helping engineer a 24-0 run in the third quarter after the Spurs trailed by 24 points, and San Antonio defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 on Saturday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.




Clippers try to dig out of 2-0 hole against Spurs (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, gets a pat on the head from teammate San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) after he scored against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal playoff series, Thursday, May 17, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-88. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Down 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Clippers face the tough task of needing two victories at home to keep pace with the NBA's hottest team. Making things worse are injuries to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin that have robbed the superstars of their effectiveness.




Spurs pummel Clips again for 2-0 series lead
Tony Parker scored 22 points, Tim Duncan had 18 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the fading Los Angeles Clippers 105-88 on Thursday night, pushing their winning streak to 16 and taking a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.

Sweet 16: Streaking Spurs go up 2-0 on Clippers (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 17: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 17, 2012 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tony Parker scored 22 points on his 30th birthday, Tim Duncan had 18 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the fading Los Angeles Clippers 105-88 on Thursday night, pushing their winning streak to 16 and taking a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.




Parker vs. Paul no All-Star showdown so far (Yahoo! Sports)

Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin (32) soars to the basket past San Antonio defenders Tony Parker (9), of France, Kawhi Leonard (2) and Boris Diaw (33), of France, during the first quarter of Game 1 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal playoff series, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Spurs guard Tony Parker has a message for the Los Angeles Clippers after being held to just seven points in their playoff series opener: Keep it up.




Spurs can recharge while awaiting next opponent (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) of France passes off the ball as Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson (25) pressures during the first half of Game 4 in the first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 7, 2012, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The San Antonio Spurs were feeling good Monday night after sweeping their first-round Western Conference series with the Utah Jazz.




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

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) of France passes off the ball as Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson (25) pressures during the first half of Game 4 in the first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 7, 2012, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley)

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 take 3-0 lead as Parker takes over in 4th
Tony Parker scored 27 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 102-90 Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Parker's 27 help Spurs take 3-0 lead over Jazz (Yahoo! Sports)

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 5: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball during the first quarter of Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Utah Jazz in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at EnergySolutions Arena on May 05, 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Tony Parker scored 27 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 102-90 Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.




Spurs take 3-0 series lead vs. Jazz
Tony Parker scored 27 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 102-90 Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Jazz seek big lift vs. Spurs; Favors may be answer (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, front, of France, is fouled by Utah Jazz's Al Jefferson during the third quarter of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Al Jefferson waited seven years for this. Yet instead of experiencing playoff excitement, the Utah Jazz center has been part of two embarrassing losses with a team he acknowledged was ''unraveling'' before his eyes against the San Antonio Spurs.




Spurs blow out Jazz 114-83 to take 2-0 lead (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 2:  Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs goes to the basket against Al Jefferson #25 of the Utah Jazz during the Game Two between the Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs at the AT&T Center on May 2, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tony Parker scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed Utah its second-worst playoff loss in franchise history, beating the Jazz 114-83 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.




Parker, Spurs pound Jazz, take 2-0 series lead
Tony Parker scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed Utah its second-worst playoff loss in franchise history, beating the Jazz 114-83 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

Balanced effort fuels Spurs to rout
Tony Parker scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed Utah its second-worst playoff loss in franchise history, beating the Jazz 114-83 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

Jazz ready to give Parker 'a hard foul or two' (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, is defended by Utah Jazz's Devin Harris, left, during the third quarter of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series on Sunday, April 29, 2012, in San Antonio.  San Antonio won 106-91. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) The NBA playoffs are not even a week old, and already there have been last-second thrillers in Oklahoma City, an All-Star suspended for bumping a ref, a stunning comeback in Memphis and Amare Stoudemire smashing a glass case with his fist.




Jazz ready to give Parker 'a hard foul or two' (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, is defended by Utah Jazz's Devin Harris, left, during the third quarter of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series on Sunday, April 29, 2012, in San Antonio.  San Antonio won 106-91. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Add facing the new NBA Coach of the Year to the obstacles the Utah Jazz are up against.




Parker's new grip on Spurs evident against Jazz (Yahoo! Sports)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Before Tony Parker took the reins of the San Antonio Spurs, he first needed to disappoint them.

Parker's new grip on Spurs evident against Jazz (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, right, of France, jokes with teammate Tim Duncan during the fourth quarter of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Utah Jazz, Sunday, April 29, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 106-91. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tony Parker looks the same as ever to the Utah Jazz. The San Antonio Spurs, however, are seeing their All-Star take charge like never before.




Spurs kick off round one with a victory
Tony Parker scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their first playoff opener in four years, beating the Utah Jazz 106-91 in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday.

Spurs put away Jazz to snap Game 1 drought
Tony Parker scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their first playoff opener in four years, beating the Utah Jazz 106-91 in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday.

Parker's 28 leads Spurs over Jazz 106-91 in Game 1 (Yahoo! Sports)

Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap (24) scores as San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, right defends during the second quarter of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series on Sunday, April 29, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tony Parker scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their first playoff opener in four years, beating the Utah Jazz 106-91 in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday.




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

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 22:  Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs goes for a jump shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the AT&T Center on April 22, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas

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, TX - APRIL 20:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball against Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs on April 20, 2012 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas

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.




Spurs dominate in Lakers' worst loss of season
Tony Parker had 29 points and 13 assists, Tim Duncan had 19 points and eight rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs handed the Los Angeles Lakers their worst loss of the season, 112-91 on Tuesday night.

Spurs rout Lakers, improve spot atop West (Yahoo! Sports)

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 17:  Tim Duncan #21 and Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs talk during a break in the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Tony Parker had 29 points and 13 assists, Tim Duncan had 19 points and eight rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the Los Angeles Lakers their worst loss of the season, 112-91 on Tuesday night.




Parker, Duncan pick apart Lakers
Tony Parker had 29 points and 13 assists, Tim Duncan had 19 points and eight rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the Los Angeles Lakers their worst loss of the season, 112-91 on Tuesday night.

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

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephen Jackson (3) takes a shot over Utah Jazz forward DeMarre Carroll (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 9, 2012, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart)

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 win 11th straight to stay in first in West
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.

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

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, talks to Spurs' Tony Parker , of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz , Sunday, April 8, 2012, in San Antonio.

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.




Balanced Spurs rout Cavs for 8th straight win
Daniel Green scored 19 points against a Cleveland team that released him last season and Tony Parker added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs coasted to their eighth straight win, 125-90 over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Spurs storm past Cavaliers 125-90 (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tim Duncan (21) clears out a rebound between Cleveland Cavaliers ' Antawn Jamison , left, and Tristan Thompson , right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

Danny Green scored 19 points against a Cleveland team that released him last season, Tony Parker added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs coasted to their eighth straight win, 125-90 over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Green played his rookie season for Cleveland, which cut him at the end of training camp in 2011.




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

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , left, of France, talks to referee Marc Davis during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers , Saturday, March 31, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 112-103.

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...




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

San Antonio Spurs ' DeJuan Blair , left, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

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, Duncan pace Spurs to 5th straight win (Yahoo! Sports)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 27:  Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot as Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks out Marcin Gortat #4 during the NBA game at US Airways Center on March 27, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Tony Parker scored eight points in a 10-0 San Antonio run early in the fourth quarter, and the Spurs went on to win their fifth in a row and eighth in nine games with a 107-100 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Tim Duncan scored 17 of his 26 points in the first half and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Spurs, winners of 12 of their last 14 road games.




Parker, Spurs maintain winning ways vs. Suns
Tony Parker scored eight points in a 10-0 San Antonio run early in the fourth quarter, and the Spurs went on to win their fifth in a row and eighth in nine games with a 107-100 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Spurs win fifth in a row, defeat Suns
Tony Parker scored eight points in a 10-0 San Antonio run early in the fourth quarter, and the Spurs went on to win their fifth in a row and eighth in nine games with a 107-100 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Parker lifts Spurs by Sixers, to 7th win in last 8
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.

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

San Antonio Spurs ' Manu Ginobili , front of Argentina, and Philadelphia 76ers ' Sam Young (7) collide during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 25, 2012, in San Antonio. The Spurs won 93-76.

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)

San Antonio Spurs ' Danny Green (4) shoots over Dallas Mavericks ' Vince Carter (25) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 23, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP (Photo/Eric Gay)

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.




Spurs rout Wolves; Parker tweaks hamstring
Tim Duncan had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-100 on Wednesday night despite playing most of the game without All-Star guard Tony Parker.

Spurs beat Wolves despite Parker's injury (Yahoo! Sports)

Minnesota Timberwolves ' Derrick Williams (7) and San Antonio Spurs ' Tiago Splitter , right, of Brazil, scramble for a rebound during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in San Antonio.

Tim Duncan had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-100 on Wednesday night despite playing most of the game without All-Star guard Tony Parker. Stephen Jackson and Gary Neal each scored 16 points for the Spurs (30-14), who won their fourth straight game and fifth in their last six.




Spurs' Parker (hamstring) leaves, won't return
All-Star point guard Tony Parker left the Spurs' game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday night with 8:03 remaining in the first half because of tightness in his left hamstring and won't return.

Nowitzki's 27 lead Mavs to 106-99 win over Spurs (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker (9) drives past Dallas Mavericks ' Jason Terry (31) for a shot attempt in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 106-99.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points, responding time after time despite being pushed and swatted at to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-99 victory over San Antonio on Saturday night. Jason Terry added 17 points and Rodrigue Beaubois 16 for the Mavericks, who won their third consecutive game since a 2-7 stretch over 12 days.




Spurs build big lead, hold off Thunder 114-105 (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs center DeJuan Blair , right, shoots behind Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden (13) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 16, 2012. San Antonio won 114-105.

Tony Parker scored 25 points, Tim Duncan added 16 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat Oklahoma City 114-105 on Friday night to inch closer to the first-place Thunder in the Western Conference standings. San Antonio rolled to a 27-point lead in the first half and was up by 20 late in the third quarter before Oklahoma City rallied within two down the stretch.




Duncan, Parker lift Spurs closer to 1st in West
Tony Parker scored 25 points, Tim Duncan added 16 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat Oklahoma City 114-105 on Friday night to inch closer to the first-place Thunder in the Western Conference standings.

Parker, Duncan lead Spurs to road win
Tony Parker scored 25 points, Tim Duncan added 16 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat Oklahoma City 114-105 on Friday night to inch closer to the first-place Thunder in the Western Conference standings.

Parker guides Spurs past Wizards in return
Tony Parker scored 31 points in his return from a one-game absence to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-97 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday.

Parker returns, leads Spurs past Wizards 112-97 (Yahoo! Sports)

Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee attempts a slam dunk against San Antonio Spurs center DeJuan Blair , left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 12, 2012 in San Antonio.

Tony Parker scored 31 points in his return from a one-game absence to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-97 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday. Parker, who missed Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers with a strained right quadriceps, hit 13 of 18 shots and had seven assists. Tiago Splitter scored 17 points, Tim Duncan added 14, and DeJuan Blair had 11 points and 12 rebounds.




Spurs' Parker sits out vs. Clips with hurt quad
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker sat out Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a strain of the right quadricep.

Spurs rest banged-up Parker against Clippers (Yahoo! Sports)
Spurs guard Tony Parker won't play against Chris Paul and Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night because of a sore thigh. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said he was being cautious with his leading scorer. Parker strained his right quadriceps while scoring 32 points in a win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

Parker scores 32 as Spurs rout skidding Knicks
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.

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

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , right, of France, drives around New York Knicks ' Jeremy Lin during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 118-105.

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)

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, center, goes for a layup between San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, left, of Argentina, and Tiago Splitter, of Brazil, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

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.




Spurs cruise past slumping Knicks
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)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 4:  Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets takes a jump shot over Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game at the AT&T Center on March 4, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas

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.




Parker, Spurs overwhelm Bobcats to win by 30
Tony Parker scored 15 points, and the San Antonio Spurs overwhelmed the Charlotte Bobcats in the second half for a 102-72 victory on Friday night.

Spurs roll past Bobcats, 102-72 (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich yells to his players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats , Friday, March 2, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 102-72.

Tony Parker scored 15 points, and the San Antonio Spurs overwhelmed the Charlotte Bobcats in the second half for a 102-72 victory on Friday night. The Spurs (25-11) bounced back from a rare home loss earlier this week against Chicago to win for the 13th time in their last 15 games. The Bobcats (4-30), who were playing San Antonio for the only time this season, have lost four straight and 20 of...




Spurs roll past Bobcats, 102-72 (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Friday, March 2, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tony Parker scored 15 points, and the San Antonio Spurs overwhelmed the Charlotte Bobcats in the second half for a 102-72 victory on Friday night.




Rose scores 29 as streaking Bulls stop Spurs 96-89 (Yahoo! Sports)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, left, of France, shoots over Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Derrick Rose scored 29 points and the Chicago Bulls stayed on a roll by cooling off the streaking San Antonio Spurs 96-89 Wednesday night.




Rose scores 29 as streaking Bulls stop Spurs 96-89 (Yahoo! Sports)

Chicago Bulls ' Derrick Rose (1) shoots over San Antonio Spurs ' Gary Neal during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, in San Antonio. Chicago won 96-89.

Derrick Rose scored 29 points and the Chicago Bulls stayed on a roll by cooling off the streaking San Antonio Spurs 96-89 Wednesday night. Rose shook off a scary-looking collision with Tony Parker early that kept the reigning MVP on the floor clutching his right knee for several minutes. But he never left the game and the Bulls became just the second team to win in San Antonio this season.




Team New York wins Shooting Stars (AP)
San Antonio point guard Tony Parker won the Skills Competition of the NBA's All-Star Saturday night festivities. Parker was the only one of six participants to break 30 seconds in the first round (29.2) and this time of 32.8 in the final run on the obstacle course was better than Boston's Rajon Rondo (34.6) and New Jersey's Deron Williams (41.4).

Spurs' 11-game win streak snapped 137-97 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Richard Jefferson defends against Portland Trail Blazers ' LaMarcus Aldridge (12) in the first half during an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Spurs 137-97.

A win is a win to the Trail Blazers. Portland faced the San Antonio Spurs, playing without resting stars Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, and led by as many as 48 points on the way to a 137-97 victory. "It still counts, right?" said LaMarcus Aldridge, among six Blazers who had with 16 points or more.




Blazers blow out Duncan-, Parker-less Spurs
LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers routed San Antonio 137-97 on Tuesday night while the Spurs rested Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.

Blazers blow out Duncan-, Parker-less Spurs
LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers routed San Antonio 137-97 on Tuesday night while the Spurs rested Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.

Blazers put 40-point hurting on Spurs
LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers routed San Antonio 137-97 Tuesday night while the Spurs rested Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.

Spurs beat Jazz for 11th straight win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) works to get around Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) during the second half on an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Salt Lake City. The Spurs won 106-102.

Tony Parker scored 23 points and Matt Bonner hit five 3-pointers and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 106-102 Monday night for their 11th consecutive victory. Richard Jefferson's 3-pointer with 6.5 seconds left sealed the victory for the Spurs, who have not lost on the road since Jan.




Parker leads Spurs past Jazz
Tony Parker scored 23 points and Matt Bonner hit five 3-pointers and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 106-102 Monday night for their 11th consecutive victory.

Parker, short-handed Spurs win 11th straight
Tony Parker scored 23 points and Matt Bonner hit five 3-pointers and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 106-102 Monday night for their 11th consecutive victory.

Spurs outlast Clippers in OT for 10th win in row
Gary Neal hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, Tony Parker scored 30 points and the Spurs held off the Clippers 103-100 on Saturday to earn their NBA-leading 10th consecutive victory.



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

Los Angeles Clippers guard Mo Williams , right, steals the ball from San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili , left, of Argentina, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 103-100 in overtime.

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 pours in 34 as Spurs win 9th straight
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.

Parker leads Spurs to ninth straight win (AP)

Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey, left, reacts after official Scott Twardoski, right, made a call against the Raptors while playing against the San Antonio Spurs during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012.

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 roll to seventh straight victory (AP)

NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 11:  Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket against Deron Williams #8 of the New Jersey Nets at Prudential Center on February 11, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Gary Neal scored 18 points, and Tim Duncan recorded his ninth double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs won their seventh in the row with a 103-89 victory over the New Jersey Nets. Tony Parker added 12 points, DeJuan Blair finished 11, while Daniel Green and Thiago Splitter each had 10 for the Spurs.




Parker's 37 carry Spurs past 76ers (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , right, goes up for shot as Philadelphia 76ers ' Jrue Holiday (11) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb., 8, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Spurs won 100-90.

Of all the impressive numbers on Tony Parker's stat sheet, perhaps the most eye-popping was zero fouls. Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-90 in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night. Tim Duncan had 16 points and 11 rebounds and Tiago Splitter scored 15 for the Southwest Division-leading Spurs.




Parker scores 37 to lead Spurs over 76ers
Tony Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-90 in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night.

Parker, Duncan guide Spurs past Grizzlies
Tony Parker scored 21 points, and Tim Duncan added 19 points and 17 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.

Spurs open 9-game road trip with win (AP)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Marreese Speights (5) draws the offensive foul by San Antonio Spurs center DeJuan Blair (45) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn.

Tony Parker scored 21 points, and Tim Duncan added 19 points and 17 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Duncan scored 13 of his points in the second half as the Spurs opened a nine-game road trip with a win. Marc Gasol scored 22 points to lead Memphis, which led 73-67 entering the final period.




Parker's 42 power Spurs over Thunder (AP)
Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the San Antonio Spurs franchise record for career assists, leading a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. The Thunder (18-5) nearly suffered their first blowout loss before closing the gap late, while the convincing win was just the springboard San Antonio needed before spending next three weeks on the road -- where the Spurs...

Parker scores 42, sets Spurs' assist mark
Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the San Antonio Spurs franchise record for career assists, leading a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

Spurs beat Hornets, push win streak to 3 (AP)

New Orleans Hornets guard Carldell Johnson attempts a shot past San Antonio Spurs players Tiago Splitter , front, of Brazil ,and Cory Joseph during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. The Spurs won 93-81.

Tim Duncan may not make the All-Star game for the first time in 12 years, or even give the San Antonio Spurs much scoring on most nights. But even in back-to-backs, he can still resemble his old self. Duncan scored 19 points, Tony Parker had had 18 and the Spurs ran away from the New Orleans Hornets in the fourth quarter to win their third in a row, 93-81 on Thursday night.




Spurs hold off Hornets, pick up 3rd straight win
Tim Duncan scored 19 points, Tony Parker had 18 and the San Antonio Spurs won their third in a row, beating the New Orleans Hornets 93-83 Thursday night.

Down 18 in 3rd, Spurs rally by Rockets (AP)

North Carolina coach Roy Williams, right, watches an NBA basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets , Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 99-91.

Tim Duncan scored 25 points and Tony Parker added 24 to help the San Antonio Spurs rally for a 99-91 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Spurs (14-9), who trailed by as many as 18 points in the third quarter, have won two straight and improved to 11-1 at home. Gary Neal had 15 for San Antonio, which split the four-game season series with the Rockets (12-10), who have lost two...




Mavericks get past Spurs 101-100 in OT (AP)

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) closes his eyes and listens to coach Gregg Popovich during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. The Mavericks won 101-100 in overtime.

Jason Terry scored a season-high 34 points, including four in the last 42 seconds of overtime, as the Dallas Mavericks rebounded after blowing a big lead against San Antonio for a 101-100 victory Sunday night. Terry put Dallas back in the lead to stay when he took a pass from Dirk Nowitzki for a 12-foot baseline jumper with 42 seconds left.




Duncan's hook with 1.4 left lifts Spurs (AP)

New Orleans Hornets guard Marco Belinelli (8), of Italy, shoots over San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter and guard Gary Neal (14) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Tim Duncan sank a 13-foot running hook in a lane with 1.4 seconds left to finish with a season-high 28 points, and the San Antonio Spurs sent the New Orleans Hornets to an eighth straight loss, 104-102 on Monday night. Tony Parker added 20 points and a career-high 17 assists for the Spurs, who snapped a two-game skid, while Richard Jefferson added 14 points and Tiago Splitter added 12 points.




Spurs best Magic in OT to end road skid (AP)

Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy directs his layers during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs , Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. San Antonio won in overtime, 85-83.

Tony Parker scored 25 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter and overtime, and San Antonio held on to beat Orlando 85-83 Wednesday night. Tim Duncan added 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Spurs also snapped a streak of 10 consecutive road losses overall, dating to last season. The Magic were led by Dwight Howard with 24 points and 25 rebounds.




Spurs hold off Magic in OT for first road win
Tony Parker scored 25 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter and overtime, and San Antonio held on to beat Orlando 85-83 in overtime Wednesday night.

Spurs end Magic's five-game win streak
Tony Parker scored 25 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter and overtime, and San Antonio held on to beat Orlando 85-83 in overtime Wednesday night.

Spurs beat Blazers, move to 8-0 at home (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , center, of France, talks with teammates Richard Jefferson (24), Tim Duncan , left, and Tiago Splitter , right, during a time out in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers , Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 99-83.

Tony Parker scored 20 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-83 on Friday night and stay unbeaten at home. Parker shook off a slow start as the Spurs (8-4) improved to 8-0 at home, their best start since the 2007-08 season when they won started 13-0. Portland (7-4), meanwhile, lost its second straight game and for only the second time in its last 10 games against...




Spurs put away Rockets on Parker's late OT FTs
Tony Parker hit four free throws late in overtime to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 101-95 on Wednesday night.

Spurs top Rockets in OT, now 7-0 at home (AP)

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich reacts during overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets , Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 101-95 in overtime.

Tony Parker hit four free throws late in overtime to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 101-95 on Wednesday night. Parker scored 28 points on 12-of-22 shooting to lead the Spurs. Tim Duncan had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Kawhi Leonard added 11 points. Kyle Lowry scored 22 points for Houston, and Luis Scola had 20.




Curry injured in Warriors' loss to Spurs (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in San Antonio. Ginobili is scheduled to have surgery to repair a broken bone in his left hand.

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 give Popovich 800th coaching win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , left, of France, talks to referee Derrick Collins during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz , Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. San Antonio won 104-89.

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 run home streak vs. Clippers to 17 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker , of France, helps up Manu Ginobili , of Argentina, (20) after Ginobili was fouled by Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups on a 3-point shot attempt during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. The Spurs won 115-90.

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 avenge playoff loss to Grizzlies (AP)

Memphis Grizzlies ' Quincy Pondexter , center, shoots over San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , left, of France, and Spurs' James Anderson during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 95-82.

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.




Knicks C Turiaf to join French club (AP)
Asvel says New York Knicks center Ronny Turiaf will play for the French club during the NBA lockout. Turiaf will join San Antonio Spurs guard and fellow Frenchman Tony Parker, who is a part owner of Asvel and also has agreed to play for the club during the lockout. Turiaf told Asvel's website on Monday that he plans to arrive in France on Thursday and start practicing with the club this...

Tony Parker to play in France for cheap (AP)
Tony Parker will play with a French team during the NBA lockout, earning a mere $1,995 per month despite his star power on and off the basketball court. ASVEL, which is based in Villeurbanne, near Lyon in southeast France, announced on Wednesday that Parker will play for them. Parker told the sports daily L'Equipe that the decision is "logical." He is vice president of the club and...

Spurs' Parker to play in France for $2K a month
Tony Parker will play with a French team during the NBA lockout, earning a mere $1,995 per month despite his star power on and off the basketball court.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker to play for his team in France
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker to play for his team in France.

Spurs' Parker to play for French team
Tony Parker will play with a French team during the NBA lockout, earning a mere $1,995 per month despite his star power on and off the basketball court.

Spain, France to meet for Euro title
Tony Parker has France one win away from its first European championship.

Parker leads France to Euro semifinal vs. Russia
Tony Parker scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as France rallied to beat Greece 64-56 Thursday and line up a semifinal against Russia at the European basketball championship.

Parker, Noah clutch; France reaches Euro semi
Tony Parker scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as France rallied to beat Greece 64-56 Thursday and reach the semifinals of the European basketball championship.

Nowitzki, Germany knocked out of EuroBasket
Without Tony Parker and Joakim Noah, France was no match for Pau Gasol's Spain at the European basketball championship.

With stars resting, France gets ripped by Spain
Without Tony Parker and Joakim Noah, France was no match for Pau Gasol's Spain at the European basketball championship.

Pau powers Spain by Parker-less France (AP)
Without Tony Parker and Joakim Noah, France was no match for Pau Gasol's Spain at the European basketball championship. Spain broke open the game with a 27-4 run in the third quarter and won 96-69 Sunday to claim first place in their second-round group. Guard Juan Carlos Navarro hit all four of his 3-point attempts and finished with 16 points, while Rudy Fernandez had 15 for Spain.

France handles Italy to advance at Euro tourney
France rallied with a big fourth quarter despite playing without Tony Parker to defeat Italy 91-84 on Sunday and advance to the second round of the European basketball championship.

France handles Italy to advance at Euro tourney
France rallied with a big fourth quarter despite playing without Tony Parker to defeat Italy 91-84 on Sunday and advance to the second round of the European basketball championship.

France handles Italy to advance at Euro tourney
France rallied with a big fourth quarter despite playing without Tony Parker to defeat Italy 91-84 on Sunday and advance to the second round of the European basketball championship.

Parker injured but France rallies to escape Italy
France rallied with a big fourth quarter despite playing without Tony Parker to defeat Italy 91-84 on Sunday and advance to the second round of the European basketball championship.

Parker injured but France rallies to escape Italy
France rallied with a big fourth quarter despite playing without Tony Parker to defeat Italy 91-84 on Sunday and advance to the second round of the European basketball championship.

France beats Dirk, Germany at Euros
Tony Parker scored 32 points Friday, leading France past Dirk Nowitzki and Germany 76-65 at the European Championship.

Spurs' Parker: If not NBA, 'definitely' France
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker stated definitively Tuesday that he will play in his native France if he plays anywhere other than the NBA this season.

Report: Spurs trying to trade Parker
The San Antonio Spurs are in talks to trade three-time All-Star point guard Tony Parker for a high pick in Thursday's NBA Draft, Yahoo! Sports reported Tuesday, citing sources.

Report: Spurs eye Parker-for-lottery-pick trade
The San Antonio Spurs have talked to multiple lottery teams about trading Tony Parker in exchange for a high first-round pick in Thursday's draft, league sources told Yahoo! Sports on Tuesday.

Former All-Star Mitchell dead at 55 (AP)

MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 29: San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker #9   shoots a free throw during an action against the Memphis Grizzlies  in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2011 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies won 99-91.  (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Former NBA All-Star Mike Mitchell, who played 10 seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs, has died of cancer. He was 55. His son, Mike Mitchell Jr., told The Associated Press that his father died Thursday in San Antonio after a two-year battle with cancer. Mitchell averaged 19.8 points and 5.6 rebounds during his career.




Parker backs off Spurs are finished comments
Spurs guard Tony Parker is backing off earlier comments to French media that San Antonio realistically has no more chances to win another championship.

Tony Parker backs off Spurs comment
Spurs guard Tony Parker is backing off earlier comments to French media that San Antonio realistically has no more chances to win another championship.

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.

Parker lifts Spurs by Hawks to snap road skid
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.

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

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 05:  Etan Thomas #36 of the Atlanta Hawks battles for a rebound against Matt Bonner #15 and Gary Neal #14 of the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena on April 5, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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.




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)

Portland Trail Blazers ' Andre Miller (24) is defended by San Antonio Spurs ' George Hill (3) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 28, 2011 in San Antonio.

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.

Batum gets Blazers by Spurs at buzzer (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , right, towels off during a time out in the second half during their NBA basketball game with the Portland Trail Blazers Friday, March 25, 2011, in Portland, Ore.The Trail Blazers defeated the Spurs 98-96.

Nicolas Batum scored over Tony Parker at the buzzer and the Portland Trail Blazers edged the San Antonio Spurs 98-96 on Friday night. Batum finished with 21 points for the Blazers, who won their sixth straight game at the Rose Garden, and their sixth in a row at home against the Spurs. San Antonio led by as many as 10 in the fourth quarter but Portland pulled within one at 91-90 after a pair of...




Batum scores at buzzer as Blazers edge Spurs
Nicolas Batum scored over Tony Parker at the buzzer and the Portland Trail Blazers edged the San Antonio Spurs 98-96 on Friday night.

Chandler, Nuggets top Duncan-less Spurs (AP)

DENVER, CO - MARCH 23:  Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs tries to pass the ball against the defense of Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets as Tiago Splitter #22 of the Spurs follows the play at the Pepsi Center on March 23, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 115-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Wilson Chandler hit a go-ahead jumper with 29.3 seconds remaining and the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 115-112 Wednesday night. The Spurs were playing their first game since losing Tim Duncan indefinitely to a left ankle sprain in Monday night's night win over Golden State. Rookie center Tiago Splitter got the start in place of Duncan and had a quiet night, scoring 4 points and...




Mavs F Marion out with sprained wrist (AP)
Forward Shawn Marion missed the Mavericks' game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday with a sprained right wrist. Marion was hurt Friday against San Antonio when his hand banged into teammate Rodrigue Beaubois' hand while trying to block a shot by Tony Parker. Marion has been receiving treatment and is wearing a wrist brace.

Spurs rest Duncan, beat sliding Bobcats (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , right, of France, shoots over Charlotte Bobcats ' D.J. Augustin during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 19, 2011, in San Antonio.

Steve Novak scored 19 points while Tim Duncan took his first game off all season, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 109-98 on Saturday night. The Spurs let the 34-year-old Duncan rest a night after they really needed him in a win over Dallas. They managed fine without him against the sliding Bobcats, who have dropped three in a row and nine of their last 11.




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)

San Antonio Spurs point guard George Hill (3) shoots against Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd (2) during the first half of the NBA basketball game in Dallas,  Friday, March 18, 2011. The Spurs won 97-91.   (AP Photo)

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.




Longoria opens up about recent divorce
Eva Longoria is opening up about her divorce from basketball player Tony Parker in the April issue of Allure magazine.

Parker thwarts Rockets' comeback bid (AP)

Houston Rockets ' Courtney Lee , center, goes for two points between San Antonio Spurs ' Manu Ginobili (20) and Antonio McDyess (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 12, 2011, in Houston. The Spurs won 115-107.

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.




Parker kicks in 21 as Spurs beat back Rockets
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.

Spurs beat Kings for 11th straight time (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker (9), of France, moves the ball past  Sacramento Kings ' Eugene Jeter, left, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2011, in San Antonio.

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.

San Antonio bounces back with win vs. Detroit
Tony Parker scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs bounced back from a humbling loss by beating the Detroit Pistons 111-104 on Wednesday night.

Spurs bounce back from loss, top Pistons (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker (9), of France,  talks with coach Gregg Popovich during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons , Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in San Antonio. San Antonio won 111-104.

Tony Parker scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs bounced back from a humbling loss by beating the Detroit Pistons 111-104 on Wednesday night. Tim Duncan, who matched a career low with two points in a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds in 31 minutes.




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)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 04:  Guard Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against the Miami Heat at AT&T Center on March 4, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas.   NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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.




Spurs' Parker returns early, faces Heat (AP)
Spurs point guard Tony Parker will start against the Miami Heat, returning from a sore calf muscle much sooner than expected. Parker's surprise return puts the NBA-best Spurs at full strength for Friday night's game against the LeBron James and the Miami Heat. The Spurs had projected that Parker could miss up to a month after straining his left calf in a win over Memphis on Sunday.

Quick healer: San Antonio Spurs PG Tony Parker likely to play Friday vs. Miami Heat
Tony Parker is expected to play Friday night against the Miami Heat, just five days after suffering a strained left calf in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Spurs' Parker back in lineup vs. Heat
Spurs point guard Tony Parker will start against the Miami Heat, returning from a sore calf muscle much sooner than expected.

Parker out 2-4 weeks with calf injury
Spurs point guard Tony Parker is expected to miss two to four weeks after straining his left calf muscle in a win over Memphis.

Tony Parker of San Antonio Spurs out 2-4 weeks with strained calf
Spurs point guard Tony Parker is expected to miss two to four weeks after straining his left calf muscle in a win over Memphis.

Ginobili scores 35, Parker hurt in win (AP)

Memphis Grizzlies ' Zach Randolph , right, eyes the basket as San Antonio Spurs ' DeJuan Blair defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 95-88.

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.




Spurs hang on to beat Thunder at home
Tony Parker scored the last of his 20 points on a 16-footer with 26.1 seconds left to help the San Antonio Spurs hold off the Oklahoma City Thunder, 109-105 on Wednesday night.

Parker foils Thunder as late jumper lifts Spurs
Tony Parker scored the last of his 20 points on a 16-footer with 26.1 seconds left to help the San Antonio Spurs hold off the Oklahoma City Thunder, 109-105 on Wednesday night.

NBA-best Spurs hold off Thunder 109-105 (AP)
Tony Parker scored the last of his 20 points on a 16-footer with 26.1 seconds left to help the San Antonio Spurs hold off the Oklahoma City Thunder, 109-105 on Wednesday night. Gary Neal scored nine of his 19 points after needing five stitches above his right cheek, as the NBA-best Spurs (47-10) moved within three wins of matching their total from last season.

Rose has career-high 42, Bulls top Spurs (AP)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 17: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs sits on the bench with a knee injury near the end of a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on February 17, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Spurs 109-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Derrick Rose had a career-high 42 points and the Chicago Bulls headed into the All-Star break with an impressive 109-99 victory over the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Luol Deng had 19 points and Carlos Boozer finished with 15 for Chicago, which shot 54 percent in its fourth consecutive win.




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

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, scores on a 3-point shot during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets , Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, in Newark, N.J. Ginobili led all scorers with 22 points and the Spurs won 102-85.

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...




Spurs bounce back to rout Wizards 118-94 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs forward Steve Novak (23) is fouled by Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, in Washington. The Spurs won 118-94.

Tony Parker scored 10 of his 18 points in less than 2 minutes during the first quarter to jump-start the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-94 rout of the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. A day after losing 77-71 at Philadelphia, San Antonio bettered that points total before halftime. The Spurs shot better than 60 percent from the field for most of the game, finishing at 58.4 percent, including 13 of...




Six Spurs reach double-digit scoring in laugher
Tony Parker scored 10 of his 18 points in less than 2 minutes during the first quarter to jump-start the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-94 rout of the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

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)

Detroit Pistons ' Austin Daye (5) takes a shot against San Antonio Spurs ' George Hill (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Spurs defeated the Pistons 100-89.

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.




McDyess beats buzzer as Spurs top Lakers (AP)

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 03:  Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs keeps his dribble past Steve Blake #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 89-88 Spur win at Staples Center on February 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Antonio McDyess tipped in Tim Duncan's missed jump shot right before the buzzer, and the San Antonio Spurs survived the Los Angeles Lakers' late rally for an 89-88 victory Thursday night. Tony Parker scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half, and Richard Jefferson added 18 in a defense-dominated meeting of the Western Conference's top two teams.




Hot-shooting Spurs start fast, top Kings (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker , right, of France, drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans , left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Feb. 4, 2011.

Tony Parker scored 25 points and had seven assists and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 113-100 on Friday night. One night after squeaking by the Los Angeles Lakers 89-88 on Antonio McDyess' tip at the buzzer, the Spurs built an early double-digit lead against the Kings. Tyreke Evans had 25 points and Beno Udrih scored 18 for the Kings.




Parker, Spurs cruise easily on road, beat Kings
Tony Parker scored 25 points and had seven assists and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 113-100 on Friday night.

Parker, Longoria officially divorced
"Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria and her basketball star husband Tony Parker officially divorced, TMZ reported Monday.

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.

Fans to choose All-Star skills guards (AP)
Fans will decide which guards will show their skills on All-Star Saturday night. The NBA announced Thursday that the Skills Challenge would be expanded to five participants, and fans would vote for four of them. Players eligible through the "choose your squad" program are: Derrick Rose, John Wall, Russell Westbrook, Tyreke Evans, Derek Fisher, Tony Parker, Baron Davis and Stephen Curry.

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.

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.

Spurs top Knicks, extend win streak to 8 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tim Duncan (21) shoots over New York Knicks ' Ronny Turiaf (14) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 101-92.

Tim Duncan had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs took revenge on the slumping New York Knicks to win their eighth in a row, 101-92 on Friday night. Tony Parker added 21 points and 13 assists as the Spurs avenged one of just six losses this season. That was in New York earlier this month, when the Knicks wore out the NBA's top team and put up a season-high 128 points on them.




Blair keys Spurs' seventh straight win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , right, of France, shoots over Toronto Raptors ' Andrea Bargnani , of Italy, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 104-95.

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.




Spurs top Nuggets as 'Melo rumors cool (AP)

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, right, talks with an official during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs , Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 in San Antonio. San Antonio won 110-97.

Tony Parker scored 30 points for San Antonio, Carmelo Anthony labored through a rough game as rumors of an imminent trade slightly cooled, and the Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 110-97 on Sunday night. Anthony may have more games in a Nuggets uniform yet. Coach George Karl said before tip-off he wasn't aware of any drastic changes, and New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson also tried quieting...




Parker's 30 lift Spurs by rumor-weary Nuggets
Tony Parker scored 30 points for San Antonio, Carmelo Anthony labored through a rough game as rumors of an imminent trade slightly cooled, and the Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 110-97 on Sunday night.

Parker fuels surging Spurs past Nuggets
Tony Parker scored 30 points for San Antonio, Carmelo Anthony labored through a rough game as rumors of an imminent trade slightly cooled, and the Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 110-97 on Sunday night.

Spurs hand reeling Mavs fourth straight loss
Tony Parker scored 18 points, DeJuan Blair had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the reeling Dallas Mavericks their fourth straight loss, 101-89 on Friday night.

Spurs drop Mavs to 2-7 without Nowitzki (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tim Duncan (21) celebrates with teammate San Antonio Spurs' Richard Jefferson , right, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks , Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 101-89.

Tony Parker scored 18 points, DeJuan Blair had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the reeling Dallas Mavericks their fourth straight loss, 101-89 on Friday night. Dirk Nowitzki missed his ninth straight game because of an ailing right knee and the once-mighty Mavs lost for the seventh time since the All-Star forward went out.




Report: Erin Barry divorces
Tony Parker's former San Antonio Spurs teammate Brent Barry is officially divorced after an alleged relationship between Parker and Parker's sexting mistress, Barry's wife, Erin, TMZ reported Wednesday.

Spurs beat Wolves for 16th straight time (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Richard Jefferson , right, attempts a shot as Minnesota Timberwolves ' Wesley Johnson defends, while Timberwolves' Corey Brewer looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 in Minneapolis. The Spurs won 107-96. Jefferson scored 17 points.

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.




Parker goes for 23 as Spurs tip reeling Lakers
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.

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

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 28:  Guard Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against George Hill #3 of the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on December 28, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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 run over Kobe, Lakers at home
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.

Parker, Spurs knock off short-handed Wizards
Tony Parker had 20 points, 14 assists and six assists and the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 94-80 on Sunday night.

Spurs bounce back, top depleted Wizards (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker (9), of France, works the ball around Washington Wizards ' Josh Howard , who falls to the floor during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in San Antonio. The Spurs won 94-80.

Tony Parker had 20 points, 14 assists and six assists and the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 94-80 on Sunday night. The Spurs improved to 24-6, rebounding from a 123-101 loss to Orlando on Thursday night that snapped their winning streak at 11. The league leaders in 3-point percentage, San Antonio shot 10 of 24 from long range.




Parker gets Spurs back on track
Tony Parker had 20 points, 14 assists and six rebounds and the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 94-80 on Sunday night.

Parker erupts for 37 as Spurs hold off Grizzlies
Tony Parker scored 16 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, leading the San Antonio Spurs to their eighth straight victory, 112-106 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Ginobili fallaway lifts Spurs at buzzer (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , center, of France, is blocked by Milwaukee Bucks ' Andrew Bogut , left, of Australia, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, in San Antonio. Bucks' Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) looks on. San Antonio won 92-90; Bogut had seven blocked shots.

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

Atlanta Hawks ' Al Horford (15) pulls down a rebound in front of San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , of France, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 108-92.

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.




Spurs set team record with 18-3 start (AP)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 8: DeJuan Blair #45 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs the rebound against the Golden State Warriors during the game on December 8, 2010 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Tony Parker had 19 points and nine assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 111-94 on Wednesday night to set a franchise record for best start to a season. DeJuan Blair added 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Spurs (18-3), who have won their last 25 home games against the Warriors.




Spurs roll over Warriors for franchise-best start
Tony Parker had 19 points and nine assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 111-94 on Wednesday night to set a franchise record for best start to a season.

Spurs keep rolling by trouncing sliding Hornets
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.

NBA-best Spurs rout stumbling Hornets (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Matt Bonner (15) shoots a three-point shot as New Orleans Hornets '  David West (30) looks on during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 in San Antonio.

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.




Spurs dominate slumping Hornets
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.

Spurs rally from 15 down to beat Wolves (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' DeJuan Blair , bottom, and Minnesota Timberwolves ' Wesley Johnson scramble for a loose ball during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in San Antonio.

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.




Report: Barry denies sexting with Parker
The woman accused of having a "sexting relationship" with Eva Longoria's husband Tony Parker broke her silence Thursday on reports of an affair.

Duncan has triple-double, Spurs now 15-2 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , left, goes up for a shot past Golden State Warriors ' Stephen Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.

Tim Duncan has lobbied Spurs coach Gregg Popovich numerous times to play point guard in the past. Each time he's been denied. Don't expect Popovich to have a change of mind any time soon, even after San Antonio's All-Star forward matched his career-high for assists while recording his first triple double in nearly two years.




Report: Longoria wants tattoos removed
Eva Longoria is in the market for someone to remove tattoos that provide a constant reminder of husband Tony Parker, according to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton.

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

San Antonio Spurs ' DeJuan Blair , left, defends as Minnesota Timberwolves ' Kevin Love shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, in Minneapolis.

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 surprise many with 12-1 start (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker (9), of France, drives around  Orlando Magic 's Jameer Nelson , right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 in San Antonio.

Tony Parker's private life has been splashed across tabloids after splitting from his TV star wife. Tim Duncan is playing the fewest minutes of his career and coach Gregg Popovich's big summer addition can't find his way off the bench yet. Yet here are the San Antonio Spurs, back atop the NBA.




Model: Parker sent sexy texts to me, too
Was Tony Parker also sexting 19-year-old model?

Going to 11: Spurs top Magic, continue hot start
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.

Spurs beat Magic for 11th straight win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, shoots over  Orlando Magic 's Marcin Gortat , of Poland, left, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 in San Antonio.

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.




Spurs' winning streak grows to 11
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.

Spurs keep rolling, drop Cavs for 10th straight
Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their 10th in a row with a 116-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.

Spurs roll by Cavs for 10th straight win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich yells to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers , Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, in San Antonio.

Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their 10th in a row with a 116-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Off to their best start in franchise history, the Spurs improved their NBA-best record to 11-1 while extending their longest winning streak in nearly three years.




Duncan sets Spurs' career scoring record in win
Tim Duncan set San Antonio's career scoring record, Tony Parker blocked out jeers from the crowd for 24 points and the Spurs beat the Jazz 94-82 for their ninth straight victory.

Report: Spurs' Parker admits to 'sexting'
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker admits he had a "sexting relationship" with the wife of former teammate Brent Barry, but denies ever having a physical affair with her, TMZ.com reported Thursday.

Longoria files for divorce from Parker (AP)
Eva Longoria filed court papers Wednesday to divorce basketball star Tony Parker, citing irreconcilable differences. Longoria, a star of TV's "Desperate Housewives," and Parker, an NBA All-Star with the San Antonio Spurs, were married July 7, 2007. They have no children together. In the filing, Longoria requested that her name be restored to Eva Jacqueline Longoria.

Eva Longoria files for divorce from Tony Parker
Eva Longoria has filed for divorce from San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker, citing irreconcilable differences.

Longoria files for divorce from Parker (AP)
Eva Longoria has filed for divorce from Tony Parker, citing irreconcilable differences. Longoria filed papers Wednesday morning in Los Angeles Superior Court. She and Parker, the All-Star point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, were married July 7, 2007. They have no children together. In the filing, Longoria, who had taken Parker's name, requested that her name be restored to Eva Jacqueline...

Parker powers Spurs after divorce filing (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, is defended by Chicago Bulls ' Omer Asik (3), of Turkey, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, in San Antonio.

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.




Parker, Spurs lap Sixers for 6th straight victory
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.

Spurs roll to sixth straight victory (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , left, of France, shoots between Philadelphia 76ers ' Spencer Hawes , right, and Elton Brand during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 116-93.

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.




Rookie Neal helps Spurs hold off Bobcats (AP)

New Orleans Hornets guard Trevor Azira (1) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats forward Boris Diaw , of France, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in Charlotte, N.C.

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 helps Spurs hold off Bobcats (AP)

New Orleans Hornets guard Trevor Azira (1) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats forward Boris Diaw , of France, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in Charlotte, N.C.

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...




Spurs drop Rockets to 0-5 with OT win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker (9), of France, is defended by Houston Rockets ' Aaron Brooks (0) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in San Antonio. Brooks suffered a sprained ankle in the second quarter and left the game. San Antonio won 124-121 in overtime. Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22), of Brazil, looks on.

The San Antonio Spurs caught a break when the winless Houston Rockets decided to rest Yao Ming. Then the Rockets (0-5), the only NBA team without a victory this season, gave the Spurs a few more. Houston lost starters Aaron Brooks and Kevin Martin to left ankle sprains, then missed three 3-pointers in the frantic final seconds to let the Spurs escape with a 124-121 overtime victory Saturday night.




Parker's double-double sparks Spurs in overtime
Tony Parker had 21 points and 14 assists, including seven points in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs kept the Houston Rockets winless with a 124-121 victory Saturday night.

Spurs drop Rockets to 0-5 with OT win (AP)
Tony Parker had 21 points and 14 assists, including seven points in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs kept the Houston Rockets winless with a 124-121 victory Saturday night. The only NBA team without a victory this season, the Rockets (0-5) are off to their worst start since 1999. They might have more troubles ahead, too, after point guard Aaron Brooks was carried off the court at halftime with...

Parker leads Spurs to 17th straight win vs. Clips
Tony Parker had 19 points and nine assists and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Clippers 97-88 on Monday night, beating them for the 17th straight time and handing Los Angeles its fourth straight loss to open the season.

Spurs win 17th straight against Clippers (AP)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe makes a pass around San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 97-88.

Tony Parker had 19 points and nine assists and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Clippers 97-88 on Monday night, beating them for the 17th straight time and handing Los Angeles its fourth straight loss to open the season. Richard Jefferson scored 18 points and Gary Neal had 16 points off the bench for the Spurs.




Spurs' Parker signs multiyear extension
Spurs guard Tony Parker has signed a multiyear extension, preserving San Antonio's Big Three at least through next season.

San Antonio Spurs lock in guard Tony Parker with multiyear extension
Spurs guard Tony Parker has signed a multiyear extension, preserving San Antonio's Big Three at least through next season.

Paul, Hornets drop Spurs to reach 3-0
Tony Parker began the day by signing a $50 million contract extension. He ended it on the bench in the fourth quarter, watching Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets remain unbeaten.

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)

Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison shoots against San Antonio Spurs ' Tony Parker , of France, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010. The Spurs beat the Pacers 122-109.

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.

Tony Parker says he wants to remain with San Antonio Spurs beyond this season
Tony Parker says he doesn't want this season with the Spurs to be his last.

Former G Vaughn joins Spurs as assistant (AP)
Retired NBA veteran Jacque Vaughn is joining the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach. Vaughn played the final three seasons of his 12-year career with the Spurs, who announced the move Friday. He was point guard Tony Parker's backup when San Antonio won the NBA title in 2007. The former Kansas star spent his first four seasons with the Utah Jazz, who took him with the 27th pick in the 1997...

Report: Stoudemire tells Melo, Parker to join him with Knicks
Free agent Amar'e Stoudemire said Saturday he wants big-name players Carmelo Anthony and Tony Parker to join him at the Knicks, the New York Daily News reported.

Turiaf won't play for France at worlds (AP)
Golden State Warriors center-forward Ronny Turiaf will not play for France in the world championship because of a knee injury. Turiaf told French sports daily L'Equipe that he is "dejected" and will undergo medical tests to determine whether he needs surgery. He joins San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker on the list of French players unavailable for the tournament.

Parker won't play for France at worlds
Tony Parker says he won't play at the world championship for France this summer, and will stay in the U.S. to prepare for next season with the San Antonio Spurs.

Tony Parker of San Antonio Spurs says it again: He wants to stay with Spurs
Tony Parker said it Monday and he said it again Wednesday -- he wants to remain with the Spurs.

Parker won't play for France at worlds (AP)
Tony Parker says he won't play at the world championship for France this summer and will instead stay with the San Antonio Spurs. The 27-year-old point guard says on website Thursday that the Spurs made it clear he should "only focus on the club." Parker says his decision is "irrevocable," adding that his NBA season had been hampered by injuries and that the Spurs don't...

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker in starting lineup for Game 3
Tony Parker returned to San Antonio's starting lineup for Game 3 against Phoenix on Friday night after coming off the bench for the past month.

Suns' playoff history haunted by Spurs (AP)
Demons lurk for the Phoenix Suns in their upcoming playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. They were also there in Game 1 of the 2007 Western Conference semifinals, when the Suns' Steve Nash collided head-on with Tony Parker. A cut on Nash's nose bled uncontrollably and he was forced to sit out 45 seconds of the critical final minute of a close loss in Phoenix.

San Antonio Spurs sticking with guard George Hill in starting lineup
George Hill remains San Antonio's starting point guard for the playoff opener against Dallas, despite aggravating an ankle injury and the presence of Tony Parker.

Gregg Popovich not committing to San Antonio Spurs starting guard
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich isn't saying whether Tony Parker or George Hill will start at point guard in the playoff opener Sunday night in Dallas.

Popovich won't commit to starting PG (AP)
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich isn't saying whether Tony Parker or George Hill will start at point guard in the playoff opener Sunday night in Dallas. Parker came off the bench all six games after returning from a broken bone in his right hand. However, Hill aggravated a sprained right ankle in the season finale.

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.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker cleared to play after missing month with broken hand
Tony Parker has been cleared to play after missing the past month with a broken hand.

Spurs G Parker to return vs. Kings (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker has been cleared to play after missing the past month with a broken hand. The Spurs said Parker will be in uniform Tuesday night at Sacramento. He has not played since breaking his shooting hand March 6 in a win at Memphis. Parker's return comes after backup point guard George Hill sprained his right ankle Sunday in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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.

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.

Manu's 28 lift Spurs over Knicks (AP)

New York Knicks' Toney Douglas, right, is called for a foul as he reaches between San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, left, of Argentina, and Roger Mason, Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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.




San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker to miss 6 weeks with hand injury
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker will miss approximately six weeks with a broken bone in his right hand.

Spurs star Parker won't need surgery, will miss 6 weeks
Spurs guard Tony Parker will miss about six weeks with a broken right hand.

Parker breaks hand as Spurs win again (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies' Hamed Haddadi (15), of Iran, Darrell Arthur, back, and Rudy Gay (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, March 6, 2010.

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' Parker breaks bone in hand
San Antonio guard Tony Parker left Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a broken bone in his right hand.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker leaves with broken bone in hand
San Antonio guard Tony Parker left Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a broken bone in his right hand.

Spurs win third straight, sweep Hornets (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets, Friday, March 5, 2010, in San Antonio.

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.




Hill scores 23 as Spurs beat Hornets (AP)

San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) backs into New Orleans Hornets' David West in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans,  Monday, March 1, 2010.

George Hill scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their second consecutive game, 106-92 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 22 points and nine rebounds and Tony Parker had 18 points for the Spurs, who shot 51 percent and led by 20 in the third quarter before holding on without much drama.




Stomach illness sits San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker vs. Houston Rockets
Tony Parker missed San Antonio's game against Houston on Friday night because of a stomach illness.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker day to day with hip flexor strain
Tony Parker has a hip flexor strain and is day to day.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker sits out vs. Detroit Pistons with strained left hip flexor
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker missed Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons because of a strained left hip flexor.

Parker returns, leads Spurs past Pacers (AP)

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert, right, is fouled by San Antonio Spurs forward Antonio McDyess during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. San Antonio defeated Indiana 90-87.

A bit of rest and relaxation in Malibu was all a hobbled Tony Parker needed to start blowing by the competition again. Parker returned after missing San Antonio's final game before the All-Star break because of a strained left hip flexor. Fresh off a four-day vacation with wife Eva Longoria, he scored 28 points to help the Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 90-87 on Wednesday night.




Hill's 17 spark Spurs' rout of ice-cold Nuggets
George Hill scored 17 points after starting in place of an injured Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in routing the cold-shooting Denver Nuggets 111-92 on Thursday night.

Hill helps Parker-less Spurs rip Nuggets (AP)

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich directs his team against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter of the Spurs' 111-92 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010.

After a month-long stretch of mediocre play, the San Antonio Spurs broke out with an emphatic victory over a top-notch team. George Hill scored 17 points after starting in place of an injured Tony Parker and the Spurs headed into the All-Star break by routing the Northwest Division-leading Denver Nuggets 111-92 on Thursday night.




Hip injury sidelines the San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker vs. the Denver Nuggets
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker is being held out of the team's game against the Denver Nuggets because of a strained left hip flexor.

Spurs spoil Hughes' debut as Clips coach (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker(notes) (9), from France talks to Los Angeles Clippers interim head coach Kim Hughes during a break in action in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Los Angeles.

George Hill scored all of his 22 points in the first three quarters against a Los Angeles Clippers squad suddenly faced with yet another transitionary period, and the San Antonio Spurs breezed to a 98-81 victory on Saturday night. Chris Kaman had 21 points and Eric Gordon added 20 in the Clippers' first game since Mike Dunleavy resigned as coach and was replaced on an interim basis by Kim...




Aldridge helps rally Blazers past Spurs (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker(notes) stretches before their NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.  This is Parker's first game back playing after he suffered an ankle sprain in their Jan. 27 game against the Atlanta Hawks.

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.




Tony Parker returns to San Antonio Spurs lineup after spraining left ankle
Tony Parker has returned to the San Antonio Spurs' starting lineup after missing three games with a mild left ankle sprain.

Depth helps Spurs win without Parker (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan(notes), left, backs into Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol(notes) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.

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.




Ankle sprain to keep Spurs' Parker out several games
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker is expected to miss several games because of a mild left ankle sprain.

San Antonio Spurs expect to miss Tony Parker for next few games
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker is expected to miss several games because of a mild left ankle sprain.

Tony Parker leaves vs. Atlanta Hawks with sprained ankle
Spurs guard Tony Parker was helped to the locker room against the Atlanta Hawks after appearing to hurt his left ankle Wednesday night.

Parker, Spurs hand Hornets rare loss at home
Tony Parker scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed the New Orleans Hornets a rare home loss, 97-90 on Monday.

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

New Orleans Hornets guard Marcus Thornton(notes) (5) goes to the basket around San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan(notes) (21) and Tony Parker(notes), left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 18, 2010.

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.




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

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker(notes), left, of France, grimaces as he is hit from behind as he releases a shot in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Thabo Sefolosha(notes), right, of Switzerland, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010.

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)

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili(notes), left, of Argentina, drives against Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum(notes) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, in San Antonio.

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.




Dirk scores 16 in 4th as Mavs top Spurs (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker(notes), center, of France, looks to pass past  Dallas Mavericks' Tim Thomas(notes), left, and Jose Barea (11) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Jan. 8, 2010.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to rally the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Trailing by 10 after three periods, Nowitzki brought the Mavs back during a furious fourth. With a flurry of fadeaways, turnarounds and long-range jumpers, Nowitzki helped Dallas build an eight-point lead.




Spurs send Pistons to 11th straight loss (AP)
Tony Parker and Roger Mason Jr. keyed a decisive run early in the fourth quarter Wednesday night as the San Antonio Spurs sent the Detroit Pistons to their 11th consecutive loss, 112-92. Parker's three-point play a little more than two minutes into the final period was followed by consecutive baskets by Mason as part of an 11-0 stretch after the Pistons tied the score at 77 on Ben Gordon?s...

Spurs top Wizards for fifth straight win (AP)

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas(notes) (0) talks to Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler(notes), left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Washington.

Tim Duncan scored 23 points and reserve Roger Mason Jr. added a season-high 20 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to their fifth straight victory on Saturday night, 97-86 over the Washington Wizards, who remained enveloped in a gun controversy surrounding Gilbert Arenas. Tony Parker had 12 points for the Spurs, whose winning streak matches a season high.




Parker, Ginobili lead Spurs past Knicks (AP)

New York Knicks' Danilo Galllinari, left, of Italy, shoots as San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan(notes)  (21) and guard Manu Ginobili(notes) (20), of Argentina, defend during first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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 cruise past slumping Bucks 112-97 (AP)

Bango, the Milwaukee Bucks' mascot, dives through a wreath for a dunk during halftime of their game against the San Antonia Spurs in an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, in Milwaukee.

Tim Duncan scored 26 points and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in a 112-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. The Spurs opened a 20-point lead in the second quarter and Milwaukee never got within single digits in the second half. Tony Parker had 16 points and eight assists for San Antonio, which has won four of five.




Spurs' bench answers call, sparks win vs. Clips
Tony Parker scored 19 points and Roger Mason Jr. helped give the San Antonio Spurs a decided bench advantage Monday night in a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Parker, reserves lead Spurs past Clips (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Richard Jefferson(notes) shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 in San Antonio.

Tony Parker scored 19 points and Roger Mason Jr. helped give the San Antonio Spurs a decided bench advantage Monday night in a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Parker, who was 7 of 11 from the field, had eight points in a decisive third-quarter run as the Spurs extended an 11-point halftime lead to 21 entering the fourth.




Spurs extend streak over Clippers to 13 (AP)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Baron Davis(notes), center, goes up for a shot as San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair(notes), right, and guard Tony Parker(notes), of France, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, in Los Angeles.

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 snap skid behind Jefferson's 23 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Richard Jefferson(notes), right, shoots over Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans(notes), center, and Spencer Hawes(notes) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009.

Richard Jefferson broke out of a slump with 23 points, including a dunk to cap a 14-point run at the end of the first half, and San Antonio ended a three-game skid with a 118-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Tony Parker had 18 points and 11 assists for the Spurs, who beat Sacramento for the second time this season and seventh consecutive meeting.




Williams' jumper lifts Jazz over Spurs (AP)

San Antonio Spurs  guard Tony Parker(notes) drives to score against Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams(notes) during the first half of their NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, in Salt Lake City.

Deron Williams recovered after missing his first six shots and scored 17 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left, and the Utah Jazz held on for a 104-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. The Jazz guaranteed their first series win over the Spurs in 12 years, winning for the third time against San Antonio this season.




Spurs beat 76ers for fifth straight win (AP)

Philadelphia 76ers' Samuel Dalembert(notes), center front, and Thaddeus Young(notes), center rear, lose the ball as they are guarded by San Antonio Spurs' Michael Finley(notes), right, Matt Bonner(notes), left, and Tim Duncan(notes) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009.

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, McDyess power Spurs past Rockets
Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess recorded double-doubles, Tony Parker had 19 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs earned their first road win of the season with a 92-84 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday.

Duncan helps Spurs to first road win (AP)

Houston Rockets' Luis Scola(notes) (4), of Argentina, goes up for a shot as San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan(notes) (21) defends during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Houston.

Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess recorded double-doubles, Tony Parker had 19 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs earned their first road win of the season with a 92-84 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday. Duncan had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and McDyess added 15 points and 14 boards as the Spurs won for the first time in five games away from home.




Parker paces Spurs' defeat of Warriors with 32
Tony Parker scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame another iron man performance by Monta Ellis in a 118-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.

Spurs overcome Ellis' 42, beat Warriors (AP)

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich disagrees with a call during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in San Antonio.

Tony Parker scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame another iron man performance by Monta Ellis in a 118-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Tim Duncan had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Spurs, who used a 22-3 run spanning the third and fourth quarters for their season-best third consecutive victory.




Parker has 17 in rare start; Spurs drop Wizards
Tony Parker scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs stopped a three-game losing streak with a 106-84 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Parker helps Spurs end 3-game skid (AP)

Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison(notes) shoots between San Antonio Spurs' Antonio McDyess(notes) (34) and Keith Bogans(notes) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Tony Parker scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs stopped a three-game losing streak with a 106-84 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Parker played for only the second time in six games, bothered by a bad ankle during what has been one of the worst starts for San Antonio in the Tim Duncan era.




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.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker sits with ankle sprain
San Antonio guard Tony Parker sat out the Spurs' game against Dallas on Wednesday night after reaggravating his sprained left ankle.

Ankle sidelines Spurs G Parker again (AP)
San Antonio guard Tony Parker sat out the Spurs' game against Dallas on Wednesday night after reaggravating his sprained left ankle. Parker rolled the ankle in a game at Portland on Nov. 6 and sat out the next two games. Parker was back in the lineup Saturday night in a 101-98 loss to Oklahoma City, scoring 17 points in 32 minutes.

Injuries not always a bad thing for some teams
The Spurs sorely missed Tim Duncan and Tony Parker ... or did they? Charley Rosen says their injuries may help in the long run.

Durant, Thunder ruin return of Duncan, Parker
Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder spoiled the return of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in a 101-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.

Thunder spoil returns of Duncan, Parker (AP)

Oklahoma City guard/forward Kevin Durant(notes) dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder spoiled the return of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in a 101-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Jeff Green added 21 points for the Thunder, who handed the Spurs their first home loss in five games this season despite Duncan and Parker back in the lineup after missing two games with ankle injuries.




Tony Parker, Tim Duncan back for San Antonio Spurs against Oklahoma City Thunder
Tim Duncan and Tony Parker are back for the San Antonio Spurs.

Tony Parker, Tim Duncan practice but still questionable
Tim Duncan and Tony Parker appear closer to returning to the San Antonio Spurs after missing two games with ankle injuries.

Parker, Duncan appear closer to return (AP)
Tim Duncan and Tony Parker appear closer to returning to the San Antonio Spurs after missing two games with ankle injuries. Parker and Duncan practiced Friday and were listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City. Neither has played since hurting their left ankles in a loss last week at Portland.

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

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd(notes), left, chases a loose ball in front of San Antonio Spurs players Richard Jefferson(notes), center, and Keith Bogans(notes) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.

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)

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh(notes), right, is defended by San Antonio Spurs' Antonio McDyess(notes), left, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. San Antonio won 131-124.

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.




San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, Tony Parker sidelined by ankle injuries
Tim Duncan has a swollen left ankle that will keep him on the bench with Tony Parker.

Duncan joins Parker with injured ankles (AP)
Tim Duncan has a swollen left ankle that will keep him on the bench with Tony Parker. The Spurs announced before Monday's game against Toronto that MRI tests on Duncan revealed no structural damage. Duncan played a season-high 35 minutes and 14 points in a loss at Portland on Friday. Parker was already out with a left ankle injury of his own.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker expected out Monday vs. Toronto Raptors
Spurs guard Tony Parker is not expected to play Monday against Toronto because of a sore left ankle.

Roy helps new-look Blazers beat Spurs (AP)

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge(notes), left, tries to drive against San Antonio Spurs center Matt Bonner(notes) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.

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...




Parker, Jefferson lead Spurs over Kings (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili(notes), right, blocks Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin(notes) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.

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.




Parker scores 24 as Spurs keep Kings winless
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.

Tony Parker in San Antonio Spurs' lineup after tumble vs. New Orleans Hornets
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker was in the lineup against the Chicago Bulls after taking a hard fall the previous night.

Parker takes hard fall in Spurs' win (AP)

New Orleans Hornets head coach Byron Scott argues a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 113 - 96.

Other than Tony Parker crashing to the floor, it was everything the revamped San Antonio Spurs wanted for a season opener. Parker walked back to the bench OK after a hard landing in the third quarter, leaving the game with 17 points but with rookie DeJuan Blair and the Spurs already well in command of the New Orleans Hornets in a 113-96 victory on Wednesday night.




Parker's fall dampens Spurs' defeat of Hornets
Tony Parker scored 17 points before leaving the game after a hard fall and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 113-96 on Wednesday night.

Rookie Blair scores 28 as Spurs top Heat (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker(notes) drives to the basket as Miami Heat's Micheal Beasley defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Sunday Oct. 11, 2009.

Rookie DeJuan Blair scored 28 points on 11 of 13 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 95-93 in a preseason game Sunday night. Blair scored 15 of his points in the final quarter, including a nifty basket inside with 1:02 left as the Spurs erased an 11-point deficit over the final 12 minutes.




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.

European basketball championship: Tony Parker's 28 help France rally vs. Turkey, seal worlds spot
Tony Parker scored 28 points to lead France past Turkey 80-68 Saturday at the European basketball championship, a win that clinches a spot for the French at next year's world championship.

Ronny Turiaf, Tony Parker guide France past Russia at European basketball championships
Ronny Turiaf had a double-double and Tony Parker added 17 points Wednesday to help France to a 69-64 win over defending champion Russia at the European basketball championship.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker back from injury as France wins European Championship qualifier
Tony Parker returned from injury to help France beat Finland 82-72 in a European Championship qualifying match Saturday.

Spurs' Parker helps France win qualifier (AP)
Tony Parker returned from injury to help France beat Finland 82-72 in a European Championship qualifying match Saturday. The San Antonio Spurs point guard, who missed Wednesday's 80-77 overtime win over Italy due to a right ankle sprain, was used sparingly by coach Vincent Collet. He only played the first five minutes as France consolidated its position at the top of qualifying Group B in the...

Spurs confirm mild sprain in Parker's ankle
Tony Parker will miss the next game for the French national team after the Spurs confirmed a mild right ankle sprain in their star point guard. The Spurs brought Parker back to San Antonio for tests after their leading scorer injured his ankle and thigh in a collision with an Austrian player last week. Parker is not expected to play when France plays Italy on Wednesday in a European championship qualifier.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker will miss game for French national team
Tony Parker will miss the next game for the French national team after the Spurs confirmed a mild right ankle sprain in their star point guard.

Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs injures ankle and thigh
Spurs guard Tony Parker has a sprained ankle and injured thigh after colliding with an Austrian player during a recent basketball game.

Spurs' Parker: Ankle, thigh injuries are not serious
Spurs guard Tony Parker has a sprained ankle and injured thigh after colliding with an Austrian player during a recent basketball game. Parker is unlikely to be available to play for France in Thursday's game in Paris against Hungary in Eurobasketball 2009, according to sports daily L'Equipe. The Spurs' star hurt his right thigh and ankle in a collision with Stjepan Stazic in a game Friday. Parker issued a statement saying he was hit in his thigh and turned his ankle.

Duncan scores 27 as Spurs rout Pacers (AP)

Indiana Pacers forward Troy Murphy, left, and center Jeff Foster (10) defend San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

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.




Parker leads Spurs past Bulls 92-87 (AP)

Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose tries to block the shot by San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, in Chicago.

Tony Parker had 20 points and eight assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 92-87 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Tim Duncan added 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Spurs bounce back after their worst loss of season, a 109-87 setback in Philadelphia on Friday night. San Antonio has won 11 of its last 14 games.




Sixers rip Spurs for sixth straight win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) drives into the lane against Philadelphia 76ers' Samuel Dalembert (1) in the first period of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 27 points, Andre Iguodala had 21 and the surging Philadelphia 76ers won their sixth straight game, 109-87 over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. The Sixers (19-20) can move to .500 for the first time since Nov. 24 with a win Saturday at New York. They might finally have power forward Elton Brand (shoulder) back in the lineup for the first time since December.




Magic beat Spurs for fourth straight win (AP)

Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (14) shoots as San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9), of France, and Orlando center Dwight Howard (12) looks on during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009. Orlando won 105-98.

Now that they look at the standings and see they stack up favorably with recent NBA finalists, the young Orlando Magic feel they've done some growing up lately. Dwight Howard scored 24 points, Jameer Nelson had eight of his 22 in the final two minutes, and the Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-98 on Sunday night.




Spurs win despite Duncan's poor night (AP)

Los Angeles Clippers  forward Al Thornton, left, defends as San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9), of France, drives to score during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009.

Tony Parker scored 19 points and San Antonio beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-84 on Thursday night, giving the Spurs their ninth win in the past 10 games despite getting only eight points from Tim Duncan. The Clippers have lost nine straight, the longest skid in the NBA this season. The Spurs (24-11), winners of three consecutive games, have a 1 1/2 -game lead over second-place New Orleans in the...




Parker's shot at buzzer boosts Spurs (AP)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams (23) gets by San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. San Antonio won 108-106

Tony Parker hit a high-arching 15-footer at the buzzer and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-106 on Saturday night after blowing an early 21-point lead. Parker finished with 15 points and 10 assists to help the Spurs win for seventh time in eight games and rebound from a 100-98 loss Tuesday night to Milwaukee.




Duncan helps Spurs beat Grizzlies 91-80 (AP)

Memphis Grizzlies Center Marc Gasol (33) of Spain shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 in Memphis, Tenn.

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.




Bucks end Spurs' 5-game streak, 100-98 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, center, of France, is blocked by Milwaukee Bucks' Luc Richard  Mbah a Moute (6), of Cameroon, and Andrew Bogut during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, in San Antonio.

Michael Redd had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks hung on for a 100-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night when Tim Duncan missed a layup with 3.8 seconds to go. Luke Ridnour scored 21 and Andrew Bogut added 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Bucks, who won for the sixth time in eight games and snapped San Antonio's five-game winning streak.




Parker's 32 get Spurs by Memphis in 2OT (AP)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Quinton Ross (13) defends as San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, of France, shoots during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008.

Tony Parker scored 32 points, hitting two of San Antonio's three baskets in the second overtime, and Michael Finley blocked Memphis' last shot to send the Spurs to a 106-103 victory Saturday night. The Spurs have won five in a row and 11 of 13, with Parker leading them in scoring nine times during that stretch.




Spurs beat Suns on Mason's 3 at buzzer (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker loses the ball and falls to the floor after getting fouled by Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire (not pictured) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 in Phoenix. Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill and Sun's Shaquille O'Neal watch in the background.

Roger Mason sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer to give the San Antonio Spurs a 91-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Suns had taken the lead on Grant Hill's layup on an out-of-bounds play with 4.3 seconds to go. Tony Parker drove toward the basket for San Antonio and threw to Mason, who was wide open because defender Jason Richardson was late getting there.




Parker, Spurs extend Wolves' skid to 13 (AP)

Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson, left, and Sebastian Telfair double-team San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, in San Antonio.

Tony Parker scored 36 points on 13-of-17 shooting to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 99-93 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday night, handing the Timberwolves their 13th consecutive loss. Parker missed just one of his 10 second-half shots and scored 21 points after halftime. He also was 10-of-12 from the foul line and had eight assists in 36 minutes in another huge night against the Timberwolves, the...




Parker leads surging Spurs over Kings (AP)

Sacramento Kings forward John Salmons (15) shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Monday, Dec. 22, 2008.

Tony Parker committed five turnovers in the first 10 minutes but overcame the rough start by scoring 18 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 101-85 victory over the reeling Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Parker was 8-of-17 from the floor and added six assists in 28 minutes as San Antonio (17-10) won for the eighth time in 10 games.




Parker helps Spurs defeat Raptors 107-97 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, center, of Argentina, drives to basket past Toronto Raptors guard Anthony Parker, left, during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008.

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.




Hornets' Paul sets steals record in win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, from France, runs into New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.

Chris Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season game and had 19 points and 12 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 90-83 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Paul broke Alvin Robertson's NBA mark -- which stood since 1986 -- when he deflected and quickly corralled an attempted pass by Tony Parker late in the second quarter.




Spurs win seventh straight, top Thunder (AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeff Green signals to teammates during the first half of the NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 109 - 104.

Tony Parker knows a 26-point first-half lead is no sure thing -- even against the team with the worst record in the NBA. Parker scored 22 points, and Tim Duncan had 20 points and 12 rebounds to help San Antonio win its seventh straight game, 109-104 over Oklahoma City on Sunday night. The Spurs led by 26 points in the first half before the Thunder cut it to two points in the final minute.




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

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rashad McCants (1) drives to the basket against San Antonio spurs forward Matt Bonner, right, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis, Friday, Dec. 12, 2008.

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.




Duncan leads Spurs past Mavericks in 2OT (AP)
Tim Duncan scored eight of his 32 points in the decisive second overtime, Tony Parker added 29 points and 10 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-126 Tuesday night in the latest thriller between these Interstate-35 rivals. There were six lead changes and three ties just in the overtimes, until Bruce Bowen nailed an open 3-pointer from the right corner off a pass from...

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.

Parker solid in return as Spurs win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) stops Memphis Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur at the basket during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, in San Antonio.

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.




Spurs' Parker expected to return to lineup Friday
Tony Parker was expected to play for the Spurs on Friday night for the first time in 10 games since injuring his left ankle earlier this month.

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

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, left, scores as Utah Jazz  center Mehmet Okur, of Turkey, right, defends during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.

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.




Spurs sign G Ahearn with Parker out (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs signed guard Blake Ahearn on Sunday, adding a new face in the backcourt with Tony Parker still recovering from a sprained ankle. The Spurs signed the 6-foot-2 Ahearn from the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League. He played in 12 games for Miami last season, averaging 5.8 points and 1.6 assists.

Down 14 in 4th, Spurs top Rockets 77-75 (AP)

Houston Rockets  center Yao Ming (11), of China, is defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right. during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Nov. 14, 2008.

Tim Duncan scored 22 points and blocked Aaron Brooks' layup with a second left in the San Antonio Spurs' 77-75 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Rookie George Hill, playing in place of Tony Parker at point guard for the Spurs, added 17 points to help San Antonio -- down 14 points with 7:37 to go -- improve to 3-5.




Spurs win first game without Parker (AP)

New York Knicks  guard Chris Duhon, right, fouls San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill (3) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. San Antonio won 92-80.

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.




Hoop du Jour: Parker will be missed
Since Tony Parker won't be playing for a bit, Peter Vecsey decides to share a few more thoughts about his big game Wednesday.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/447517902" height="1" width="1"/

MRI: Spurs' Parker out a month with ankle sprain
Tony Parker will miss four weeks after an MRI confirmed that the Spurs' star guard has a grade 2 left ankle sprain.

Spurs' Parker will miss 4 weeks with ankle sprain
Tony Parker will miss four weeks after an MRI confirmed that the Spurs' star guard has a grade 2 left ankle sprain. Parker was injured during a 99-83 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday, two nights after scoring a career-high 55 points against the Timberwolves. He was driving for a layup when he rolled the ankle. Parker, 26, was using crutches and was wearing a protective boot on his lower leg while watching practice Sunday. The Spurs are 1-4 and off to their worst start since going 1-5 in 1996.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/447660736" height="1" width="1"/

Spurs cancel practice day after Parker injury
The San Antonio Spurs canceled practice Saturday, a day after All-Star guard Tony Parker sprained his left ankle and was expected to miss at least two weeks. Parker was injured during a 99-83 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday, two nights after scoring a career-high 55 points against the Timberwolves. He was expected to have an MRI examination on Saturday. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Friday that he expected Parker to miss two to four weeks.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446881179" height="1" width="1"/

Parker sprains ankle, could miss 2 weeks (AP)

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, right, is defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.

Tony Parker sprained his left ankle and could be out two weeks, and the Miami Heat took advantage of his absence to beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-83 on Friday night. Dwyane Wade had 33 points and 10 rebounds with the NBA's leading scorer out of the game. The Spurs dropped to 1-4, their worst start since 1996-97 -- a favorably miserable season that gave San Antonio the No.




Parker's injury another big blow for Spurs
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle. Parker, playing in his first game since scoring 55 points at Minnesota on Wednesday, went down after missing a layup. The All-Star winced and stayed crouched over on the baseline before limping back to the locker room. The extent of his injury was not immediately clear.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446110759" height="1" width="1"/

Spurs G Parker exits with ankle injury (AP)
Tony Parker sprained his left ankle and hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday night against Miami, adding more misery to the already short-handed Spurs. The NBA's leading scorer rolled his left ankle while driving for a layup late in the first quarter, then winced and stayed crouched on the baseline for several seconds before collapsing behind the basket.

Spurs' Parker leaves game with left ankle sprain
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle.

Spurs' Parker leaves game with ankle injury
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle. Parker, playing in his first game since scoring 55 points at Minnesota on Wednesday, went down after missing a layup. The All-Star winced and stayed crouched over on the baseline before limping back to the locker room. The extent of his injury was not immediately clear.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446085005" height="1" width="1"/

Parker has 55 as Spurs win first in 2OT (AP)
Tony Parker scored a career-high 55 points, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, in the San Antonio Spurs' 129-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night After Al Jefferson backed down Tim Duncan and sank a turnaround hook to put Minnesota up 116-114 with 2 1/2 seconds left in the first overtime, Parker took the inbounds pass, dribbled right,...

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

San Antonio Spurs' Roger Jr. Mason talks to coach Gregg Popovich during a timeout in an NBA preseason basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in Cleveland.

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)

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) defends Cleveland Cavaliers' Zydrunas Ilgauskas, from Lithuania, during the third quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in Cleveland.

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...




Ginobili leads Spurs by Lakers in Game 3 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, protects the ball as he drives around Los Angeles Lakers forward Vladimir Radmanovic (10), of Serbia, during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference basketball finals, Sunday, May 25, 2008 in San Antonio. San Antonio won 103-84.

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

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, left, and Jannero Pargo sit on the bench during a timeout in the fourth quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans on Monday, May 19, 2008. The Spurs won 91-82.

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)

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul (3) collides with San Antonio Spurs' Kurt Thomas during the fourth quarter in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals basketball series Thursday, May 15, 2008, in San Antonio. The Spurs beat the Hornets 99-80 to even their best-of-seven series at three games each.

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.




Spurs cruise past Hornets to even series (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, of France, and New Orleans Hornets forward David West battle for a loose ball during the third quarter in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals basketball series Sunday, May 11, 2008, in San Antonio.

Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assured of a Game 6 back in San Antonio.




Hornets visit Spurs for Game 4
Tony Parker carried the Spurs in Game 3. Can he keep the momentum or will Chris Paul's Hornets take a 3-1 lead? Follow Game 4 LIVE.

Parker-Paul matchup highlights series (AP)
Besides winning titles, there's another reason Tony Parker loves playing in the NBA. The San Antonio point guard thrives on a good 1-on-1 matchup, such as the one he's got going with New Orleans' Chris Paul in the Western Conference semifinals. "It's great fun, great matchup, a great challenge for me.

Spurs switch gears, change luck in series
Chris Paul isn't the only great guard in this series. Tony Parker flaunted his skills in a Game 3 win for the Spurs, Charley Rosen says.

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

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, reacts after scoring against the New Orleans Hornets during the fourth quarter of Game 3 in an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball series Thursday, May 8, 2008, in San Antonio.

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.

Paul helps Hornets go up 2-0 vs. Spurs (AP)

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, and Tony Parker sit on the bench near the end of the game against the San Antonio in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball playoff series Monday, May 5, 2008, in New Orleans. The Hornets won 102-84.

Shutting down David West only gave the San Antonio Spurs front-row seats for the Chris Paul show. With razzle-dazzle dribbles and a driving floater that couldn't miss, Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-84 victory Monday night and a 2-0 lead over the Spurs in their second-round series.




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

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) of Argentina, is defended by Phoenix Suns forward Boris Diaw, of France, during the third quarter of their NBA Wester Conference playoff game in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

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.




Spurs eliminate Suns in five games
Tony Parker and the Spurs made the big plays down the stretch again in Game 5, eliminating the Suns for the second straight year.

Parker scores 41 as Spurs take 3-0 lead (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) gets past Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire (1) for a dunk as Suns' Leandro Barbosa (10), of Brazil, looks on in the second quarter in Game 3 of an NBA basketball playoff series Friday, April 25, 2008, in Phoenix.

The San Antonio-Phoenix series was supposed to be a spectacular first-round matchup of potential NBA champions. Instead, it's become a Spurs smackdown. Tony Parker had a career-high 41 points along with 12 assists and San Antonio routed the Suns 115-99 on Friday night to take a 3-0 series lead. The defending NBA champion Spurs never trailed in winning their ninth consecutive playoff game and 13th of...




Parker, Spurs dominate Suns in Game 3
Tony Parker had 41 points and 12 assists Friday as the Spurs spanked the Suns in Phoenix and took a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.

Phoenix fans don't have sunny disposition
With a rout in Phoenix, Tony Parker and the Spurs seized a 3-0 lead on the Suns. Planet Orange is getting crushed, Randy Hill says.

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

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, center, is fouled by Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal, left, as he and Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, of Brazil, right, vie for a loose ball during the third quarter in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference playoff basketball series in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 22, 2008.

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 wrap up No. 3 seed, will play Suns (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, of France, drives to the basket as  Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer, background, looks on during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game  in San Antonio, Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

The San Antonio Spurs wrapped up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs in dominant fashion, routing the Utah Jazz 109-80 on Wednesday night. The Spurs will face the sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round. The Jazz will take on the Houston Rockets. The Spurs' win, coupled with Houston's victory earlier Wednesday evening, firmed up seeds 3-6 in the West, which were still up in the air...




Parker helps Spurs finish 3rd in West (AP)

Sacramento Kings forward Mikki Moore, left, and San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, go for the rebound during the first quarter of NBA basketball in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, April 14, 2008.

Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 on Monday night. The victory, coupled with Houston's loss to Utah, put the Spurs in position to clinch third place in the conference for a second straight season. A year ago, they defeated Cleveland in the NBA finals.




Lakers rout Spurs, sit alone atop West (AP)

San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan, left, and guard Tony Parker, of France, follow the action from the bench as the Lakers build a 20 point lead during the fourth quarter of a basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 13, 2008.

The Los Angeles Lakers took sole possession of the Western Conference lead Sunday. MVP candidate Kobe Bryant had 20 points, five rebounds and five assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Lakers routed the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 106-85 for their seventh win in eight games.




Spurs roll by SuperSonics 95-74 (AP)

Seattle SuperSonics forward Nick Collison, right, is defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game  in San Antonio, Friday, April 11, 2008.

Tony Parker scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs easily handled the Seattle SuperSonics, 95-74 on Friday night. The win helped the Spurs strengthen their hold on a top-four seed in the Western Conference, something that would give them home-court advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs.




Duncan leads Spurs over Blazers 72-65 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, right, and Tony Parker, center, defend the drive of Portland Trail Blazers' Jarett Jack during the second half of an NBA basketball in Portland, Ore., Sunday, April 6, 2008.

The San Antonio Spurs are not letting up now that they've secured a place in the playoffs. There's too much scrambling in the Western Conference. Tim Duncan had 27 points and 11 rebounds and San Antonio beat Portland 72-65 on Sunday, extending the Spurs' winning streak over the Trail Blazers to 12 straight games.




Spurs win eighth straight, rip Warriors (AP)
Tony Parker scored 26 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 116-92 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night for their eighth straight win. The defending champions remained second in the Western Conference, just percentage points behind the New Orleans Hornets. The Warriors, in a three-way race with Dallas and Denver for the final two playoff spots, dropped their 20th straight in...

Spurs win seventh straight, beat Rockets (AP)

Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady, left, is defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen, right, during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Sunday, March 30, 2008.

Tony Parker and Michael Finley scored 22 points apiece and the San Antonio Spurs cruised past the Houston Rockets 109-88 on Sunday for their seventh straight victory. The much-hyped matchup between the Southwest Division rivals turned out to be more of a dud. The Spurs had the lead for nearly the entire game and led by as many as 25 points.




Duncan leads Spurs to fifth straight win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9), of France, is defended by Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thorton, left, Smush Parker, lower right, and Clippers' Corey Maggette, upper right, during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, March 26,2008.

Tim Duncan had 26 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs withstood a late rally from the Los Angeles Clippers for a 97-88 victory Wednesday night. It was the fifth straight victory for the Spurs, who are in fifth place in the Western Conference and have a 1 1/2 -game lead over the Phoenix Suns.




Nowitzki injures leg as Spurs beat Mavs (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, of France, (09) shoots against Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Howard during the first half of their basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, March 23, 2008.

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)

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, second left, is blocked  by San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, (20), of Argentina, as Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto, (7) of Argentina, also defends on the play during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, March 21, 2008. San Antonio won 102-89.

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.




Spurs end slide at 4, rout Bulls 102-80 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, of France, guards Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon during the Spurs' 102-80 win in an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Thursday, March 20, 2008.

No way Tim Duncan was going to endure a five-game losing streak for the first time in his NBA career. Duncan was too steady and strong on the inside, and Tony Parker darted through and around Chicago's defense Thursday night as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Bulls 102-80 to stop their losing skid at four games.




Paul edges Parker in possible playoff preview
Tony Parker matched Chris Paul step for step in the Hornets' rout of the Spurs, but Charley Rosen gives the nod to the youngster.

Paul, West power Hornets past Spurs (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) shoots a second quarter basket over the defense of New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul during their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, La., Wednesday, March 12,. 2008.

David West's sprained left ankle kept him from running in practice and forced him to miss three games, but didn't stop him from trying to maintain his shooting touch. In his return against San Antonio on Wednesday night, West had 29 points and 10 rebounds to help the New Orleans Hornets take a convincing 100-75 victory over the Southwest Division leading Spurs.




Spurs roll to 11th straight win (AP)

Indiana Pacers  forward Danny Granger (33) drives to the basket during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, Thursday, March 6, 2008. San Antonio won, 108-97.

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.




Parker leads Spurs to ninth win in a row (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, of France, shoots during fourth quarter NBA basketball against the New Jersey Nets Sunday, March 2, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. Parker led all scorers with 25 points as the Spurs beat the Nets 93-83.

Tony Parker wouldn't allow the San Antonio Spurs' season-high winning streak to end. Parker hit two clutch fourth-quarter baskets to highlight a 25-point, eight-rebound, seven-assist performance in leading the Spurs to their ninth straight victory, 93-83 over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. "He finishes games nicely, making shots in the fourth quarter that he's not making in the first half,"...




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

Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Childress, right, is defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, left, during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. San Antonio won 89-74.

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.




NBA Tip-Off: Spurs host Hornets
Is Tony Parker's ankle OK? We'll get a clue tonight when the Spurs face Chris Paul and the Hornets, says Marques Johnson.

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.

Spurs get Parker back Thursday vs. Timberwolves
Tony Parker will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday night, his first game in about three weeks.

Parker's minutes will be limited in return
Tony Parker will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday night, his first game in about three weeks. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Parker, out since Jan. 30 with a left ankle injury, will start but see limited minutes against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Parker is averaging 19 points and six assists for the defending champions. Popovich also said he expects newly acquired big man Kurt Thomas to join the team sometime this weekend.

Spurs G Parker to return (AP)
Tony Parker will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday night, his first game in about three weeks. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Parker, out since Jan. 30 with a left ankle injury, will start but see limited minutes against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Parker is averaging 19 points and six assists for the defending champions.

Spurs add veteran PG Stoudamire to backcourt
The San Antonio Spurs bolstered their backcourt Sunday, signing point guard Damon Stoudamire. The addition gives the Spurs another option while Tony Parker nurses a left heel injury. Stoudamire negotiated a buyout with Memphis last week after falling behind two young players in the rotation. Stoudamire has averaged 13.8 points and 6.3 assists in his 13-year career. He averaged 7.3 points and 3.9 assists in 29 games for the Grizzlies this season. His last game was Dec. 30 against the Spurs.

Stoudamire to give Parker-less Spurs another option
Point guard Damon Stoudamire plans to sign with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, giving the defending champions another veteran option while Tony Parker nurses a left heel injury. Stoudamire negotiated a buyout with Memphis earlier this week after falling behind two young players in the rotation. His agent, Aaron Goodwin, said the 34-year-old planned to sign with the Spurs sometime after clearing waivers. The Spurs declined to comment.

PG Stoudamire set to sign with Spurs (AP)
Point guard Damon Stoudamire plans to sign with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, giving the defending champions another veteran option while Tony Parker nurses a left heel injury. Stoudamire negotiated a buyout with Memphis earlier this week after falling behind two young players in the rotation.

Spurs coach will rest Parker indefinitely
The Spurs' Big Three is down a man yet again. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has decided to sit Tony Parker indefinitely, against the point guard's wishes, because of a bone spur in the star's left heel. "He was told he was going to get better, but he's gotten worse," Popovich said. "I don't know how long it's going to be, but he's going to sit. "He doesn't like it, but this is the way it's going to be.

Spurs to sit Parker indefinitely to rest heel injury
The Spurs will sit Tony Parker indefinitely to rest a heel injury.

Spurs coach decides to rest Parker indefinitely
The Spurs' Big Three is down a man yet again. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has decided to sit Tony Parker indefinitely, against the point guard's wishes, because of a bone spur in the star's left heel. "He was told he was going to get better, but he's gotten worse," Popovich said. "I don't know how long it's going to be, but he's going to sit. "He doesn't like it, but this is the way it's going to be.

Popovich: Ailing Parker out indefinitely (AP)
The Spurs' Big Three is down a man yet again. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has decided to sit Tony Parker indefinitely, against the point guard's wishes, because of a bone spur in the star's left heel. "He was told he was going to get better, but he's gotten worse," Popovich said. "I don't know how long it's going to be, but he's going to sit.

Hornets' run now 8, rout Spurs 102-78 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) and forward Bruce Bowen (12) defend as  New Orleans Hornets  guard Chris Paul (3) soars to the basket during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game  in San Antonio, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008.

David West scored 32 points and the New Orleans Hornets won their eighth straight, routing the defending champion San Antonio Spurs 102-78 on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic added 22 points, including four 3-pointers, and Chris Paul had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker scored 17 points apiece for San Antonio, which has now lost five games at home this season.




Duncan leads Spurs over Lakers 103-91 (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers  guard Kobe Bryant, right, shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, as forward Bruce Bowen (12) and guard Tony Parker (9), of France,  look on  during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008.

Tim Duncan had 28 points and 17 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 103-91 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Ime Udoka added a season-high 18 points and four other Spurs scored in double digits to give San Antonio its second straight victory. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 29 points and 12 rebounds, and Ronny Turiaf scored 14 points.




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

San Antonia Spurs' Tony Parker, left, of France puts up a shot between Charlotte Bobcats' Nazr Mohammed, right, and Jason Richardson (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Charlotte, N.C.

Tim Duncan had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs ended their offensive doldrums in a 95-86 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday afternoon. Behind a balanced effort with five players in double figures, the Spurs snapped a two-game losing streak and ended a three-game stretch where they failed to reach 90 points.




Rockets beat Spurs as McGrady returns (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, of France, reacts after a foul during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 in Houston. The Spurs lost to the Rockets 83-81.

Tracy McGrady returned and the Houston Rockets held on to a fourth-quarter lead against the defending NBA champions on Saturday night. Maybe the Rockets' season isn't slipping away just yet. Yao Ming had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Houston beat San Antonio 83-81, the Spurs' fourth loss in six games.




Ginobili rallies Spurs over Sixers 89-82 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) and Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalemberet (1) battle for a rebound during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008.

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)

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) defends Minnesota Timberwolves  forward Craig Smith, left,  during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. San Antonio won 105-88.

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)

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, upper right, scores against the Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman (35) and Quinton Ross (13) in the first half of a basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Los Angeles.

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)

San Antonio Spurs' Fabricio Oberto, left, and an injured Manu Ginobili, both of Argentina, talk during the basketball game against the New York Knicks, in San Antonio, Friday Jan. 4, 2008. The Spurs beat the Knicks 97-93.

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.




Duncan, Parker lead Spurs by Grizzlies (AP)

Memphis Grizzlies'  Mike Miller, center, looks for help while under pressure from San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, left and Bruce Bowen during second half NBA action in San Antonio Sunday Dec. 30, 2007.

Tony Parker and Tim Duncan each scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat Memphis 111-87 on Sunday night, handing the Grizzlies their fifth straight loss. Duncan also grabbed 17 rebounds and Parker had nine assists. Michael Finley scored 22 points, including five 3-pointers, for the Spurs. Pau Gasol led the Grizzlies with 19 points and Rudy Gay, whose buzzer-beating 3-pointer earlier this...




Skiles-less Bulls fall to Spurs 94-79 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, left, defends Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007.

Tony Parker scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs easily beat Chicago 94-79 Wednesday night in the Bulls' first game since firing coach Scott Skiles. Michael Finley added 15 points for San Antonio and Tim Duncan had 11 rebounds. Joe Smith had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Ben Gordon added 18 points for the Bulls, who have dropped four of their last five.




Duncan's 34 points, 18 boards lift Spurs (AP)

Los Angeles Clippers' Cuttino Mobley (5) shoots over the defense of San Antonio Spurs' Brent Barry during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007.

Tim Duncan had 34 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the severely undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 99-90 on Saturday night. Tony Parker had 18 points in his first game back since missing four with a sprained left ankle. The Spurs snapped a two-game skid, while the Clippers' losing streak increased to four.




Spurs' Parker sues over infidelity claim (AP)
Tony Parker has sued a celebrity gossip Web site that publishing stories that claimed he had an affair with a French model. The San Antonio Spurs star sued X17online.com on Wednesday in Superior Court, alleging it posted a series of "false and defamatory" stories claiming Parker cheated on his wife, actress Eva Longoria.

Bryant gets Lakers by short-handed Spurs (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, from Argentina, holds on to the ball as he drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Jordan Farmar, right, and Ronny Turiaf during the first quarter of the basketball game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007.

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.




Spurs missing Parker, Duncan vs. Lakers (AP)
The defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs faced the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night without stars Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. Duncan, averaging 17.6 points and 8.9 rebounds, sat out his fourth straight game because of a sprained right ankle. Parker, averaging 20.1 points and 6.8 assists, missed his first game of the season with a sprained left ankle.

Ginobili's 37 lifts Spurs over Jazz (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, of France, is defended by Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams, right, during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. San Antonio won 104-98.

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)

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, left, of Argentina, shoots as Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass (32) and guard Josh Howard (5) defend during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. San Antonio won 97-95. Ginobili scored 37 points.

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.




Duncan banged up in Spurs' win (AP)

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers defender Martell Webster, left,  during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game  in San Antonio, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. Duncan left the game in the second quarter with a right knee contusion and a sprained right ankle.

Tony Parker scored 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-79 Sunday, despite losing Tim Duncan in the second quarter with an injured knee and ankle. Brent Barry added 17 points for the Spurs in their third straight victory. Duncan bruised his right knee and sprained his right ankle in the first half and did not return to the game.




Parker lifts Spurs past Wizards 109-94 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto, of Argentina, (7) and forward Tim Duncan (21) defend  Washington Wizards guard Nick Young (1) as he drives for the basket  during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007. San Antonio won 109-94.

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...




Udrih burns Spurs as Kings win 112-99 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen, left, drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest, during the first quarter of NBA basketball in Sacramento, Calif., Monday,  Nov. 26, 2007.

Beno Udrih scored a career-high 27 points against his former team while holding down Tony Parker on defense, and the Sacramento Kings snapped San Antonio's five-game winning streak with a 112-99 victory against the Spurs on Monday night. Ron Artest added 20 points and Brad Miller had 17 points, 10 boards and seven assists.




Duncan leads Spurs past Sonics 116-101 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, of France, puts up a shot as Seattle SuperSonics' Earl Watson (25) and Chris Wilcox, left, defend in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at KeyArena in Seattle.

The defending champions were angry. They had allowed 64 points in the first half to a young, skittish Seattle team nowhere near their elite class. "They ran rampant in that first half," Spurs center Tim Duncan said. "We didn't say anything ... we understand what it takes to win a game." Such as scoring the first 12 points of the third quarter while playing shutdown defense more common for April than...




Duncan helps Spurs win fourth straight (AP)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Miller, left, goes to the basket as San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) defends during the first quarter of a NBA basketball game  in San Antonio, Friday, Nov. 23, 2007.

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, Spurs hand Magic first road loss (AP)
Tony Parker scored a season-high 32 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Orlando Magic 128-110 Wednesday night for their third straight victory. The Spurs (10-2) improved their home record to 7-0, while the loss snapped a five-game winning streak for the Magic, who had won their first seven road games.

Parker's 31 helps Spurs beat Hawks (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Jacque Vaughn, left, fights Atlanta Hawks Josh Childress for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday Nov. 20, 2007, in Atlanta.

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.




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.

Parker scores 27, Spurs rip Hornets (AP)

San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan holds the ball before their NBA basketball game with the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans Friday, Nov. 9, 2007.

Tim Duncan smirked at the notion that Tony Parker needed time to regain his form after sitting out much of the preseason. "His rhythm's been back. He hasn't lost it. He's been going 100 miles an hour since he's been back," Duncan said. "I don't know if he's been breathing hard here and there, but he's been looking good." It was hard to argue with that on Friday night, when Parker scored early, often...




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)

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, left, drives to the basket over Miami Heat Anfernee Hardaway (7) during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007.

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.




Unbeaten Spurs roll past winless Kings (AP)

San Antonio Spurs center Francisco Elson (16), of the Netherlands, (16) stops  Sacramento Kings center Mikki Moore, right, from scoring during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Nov. 2, 2007.

Tim Duncan and Tony Parker scored 15 points apiece, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 96-80 Friday night to remain unbeaten. The Spurs are 3-0 for the first time since the 2000-01 season, when they finished with the best record in the league. The Kings have yet to win a game this season.




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)

San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen, left, gets a hand on the ball as Portland Trail Blazers center Jarrett Jack, center, tries to shoot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla is at right.

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.




Game Blog - Blazers v Spurs
9 PM The benches are doing battle with the bulk of the starters resting. That leaves Manu as the man among boys. Pretty behind-the-back drop to Elson for the lay-in. This has been, for the most part, the Tony Parker show. The man has no fear. So unlike the French in that regard. 8:50 PM As one [...]

Spurs trade Udrih to Wolves for pick
The San Antonio Spurs traded Beno Udrih to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a protected second-round draft pick in 2008 on Monday. The 6-foot-3 guard broke his left index finger earlier this month during Spurs training camp. Udrih's role on the team decreased last season as veteran Jacque Vaughn took over as backup point guard to Tony Parker. During his three seasons in San Antonio he appeared in 207 regular season games and averaged 5.2 points and 1.8 assists in 13 minutes.

Udrih will be limited next 3-4 weeks
San Antonio Spurs guard Beno Udrih broke his finger in training camp on Thursday and will be limited for a few weeks. Udrih will wear a cast while his left index finger heals, and probably won't be able to do much for three or four weeks, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. Udrih's role on the team decreased last season because veteran Jacque Vaughn took over as backup point guard to Tony Parker. Udrih is beginning his fourth season with the Spurs. Last season he averaged 4.7 points in 73 games.

Tony Parker, G - SA
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Parker taking break from French national team
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker will take a two-year hiatus from the French national team.

Parker taking hiatus from national team
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker will take a two-year hiatus from the French national team. Parker said on his Web site Wednesday he needed time to rest and pledged to return to the team in time for the 2009 European championship in Poland. "It has been many years that I am playing more than 120 games a year," Parker said. "In the end, my body is at risk." Parker said he made the decision after meeting Tuesday with his coach and teammates.

Parker won't play for France until 2009 (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker will take a two-year hiatus from the French national team. Parker said on his Web site Wednesday he needed time to rest and pledged to return to the team in time for the 2009 European championship in Poland. "It has been many years that I am playing more than 120 games a year," Parker said.

 

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