Behind big nights from Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Toronto Raptors 117-107 Sunday night to move into sixth place in the Western Conference. The win marks the Spurs' sixth straight, while Toronto has now dropped four in a row and eight of its last nine.
San Antonio's offense was flawless in the opening quarter. Building a 26-point lead before halftime, the team survived a late run by Toronto that cut the lead to as much as six.
Tony Parker, on the heels of a season-high 32 points, scored 23. He added nine assists and just one turnover. Kawhi Leonard, who began the game 0-of-4 from the floor, ultimately finished with a team-high 24, along with 11 rebounds and five steals—matching a career high.
Danny Green added 19 points, five of his six three-point attempts including the dagger that solidified as San Antonio victory. Tim Duncan struggled offensively, but managed 12 points and 13 rebounds before leaving the game in the final minute with an apparent elbow injury.
For Toronto, Kyle Lowry paced the team with 32. DeMar DeRozan, who woke up in the third quarter, added 21. Amir Johnson also finished wi ...
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