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Spurs’ Parker getting MRI on troublesome left calf

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:37:02 MDT

Spurs’ Parker getting MRI on troublesome left calf

The Associated Press

Updated May 22, 2013 11:37AM MDT

San Antonio • San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker plans to have an MRI on Thursday on his troublesome left calf, although he doesn’t expect to miss any playing time in the Western Conference finals. Parker says the MRI is “just to make sure” he’s improving on schedule from the injury, which limited his effectiveness in the final two games of the Spurs’ second-round series against Golden State. Parker had 15 points and a career-best 18 assists in San Antonio’s Game 2 win against Memphis...

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NBA playoffs: Spurs beat Grizzlies in OT for 2-0 lead

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:54:30 MDT

NBA playoffs: Spurs beat Grizzlies in OT for 2-0 lead

By Jeff Latzke The Associated Press

Updated May 21, 2013 11:54PM MDT

San Antonio • When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Duncan scored San Antonio’s first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday night. “I hate that we gave up that big of a lead in that situation,” ...

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After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:31 MDT

After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis

The Associated Press

Updated May 18, 2013 12:02AM MDT

Oakland, Calif. • Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs are back in the Western Conference finals for the second straight season with the same style that has carried them to four NBA titles. Don’t call these guys old just yet. After wearing down the younger Golden State Warriors in a grueling six-game series, the Spurs look as spry as ever. And they already know what to expect when they open the conference finals at home against Memphis on Sunday. “It’s going to ...

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Spurs ‘D’ keys huge win over Warriors

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:10 MDT

Spurs ‘D’ keys huge win over Warriors

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 04:59PM MDT

San Antonio • Gregg Popovich urged his San Antonio Spurs to raise their energy to almost maniacal levels, because winning the battle on the boards and for loose balls was critical against the athletic Golden State Warriors. The Spurs responded to their coach’s message, outworking and outmuscling Golden State to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Tony Parker had 25 points and 10 assists, and the Spurs held the Warriors’ starting backcourt to 13 points for a 109-91 victory Tuesd...

Spurs edge Warriors

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:08:42 MDT

Spurs edge Warriors

The Associated Press

Updated May 11, 2013 11:08AM MDT

Oakland, Calif. • Tony Parker scored 25 of his 32 points in a sizzling first half, Tim Duncan added 23 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs quieted the hot-shooting Golden State Warriors in a 102-92 victory Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Kawhi Leonard finished with 15 points and nine rebounds, and Parker added five assists and five boards to help the Spurs wrestle back home-court advantage from the Warriors after withstanding a brief fourth-quar...