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Parker, Spurs set to face Grizzlies

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:39:33 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Danny Green failed to step up quickly enough on a pick, allowing Golden State's Stephen Curry to hit an open 3-pointer. The roar of the Oracle Arena crowd Thursday night was nothing compared to Tony Parker's tirade at Green over the defensive lapse.

After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:28:25 -0400

OAKLAND, California - 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.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:47:35 -0400

OAKLAND, California - By the time the Golden State Warriors' magical season came to a close, their struggles to find healthy bodies were matched by their shooting woes.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:24:32 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs wore out the Golden State Warriors the way they have so many other opponents.

Parker leads Spurs past Warriors for 3-2 lead

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:39:35 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs got the added energy Gregg Popovich wanted against the Golden State Warriors and a stellar performance from Tony Parker that they desperately needed.

Curry struggles as Warriors drop Game 5 to Spurs

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:21:24 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Realizing there would be no late comeback even in a series that's already had two of them, Mark Jackson turned his attention to Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Warriors send series back to San Antonio tied 2-2

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:17:27 -0400

OAKLAND, California - The Golden State Warriors outshot, outrebounded and outplayed the San Antonio Spurs in the first two games of their Western Conference semifinal but left Texas with a disappointing split.

Spurs can't rally again as Warriors even series

Thu, 09 May 2013 02:36:23 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs said they were going to treat the opener of the Western Conference semifinals as a loss rather than the historic victory it was.

Kawhi Leonard emerging as Spurs newest star

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:41:17 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Kawhi Leonard is soft-spoken, selfless, takes direction well and shuns the spotlight. All of which makes him a perfect fit for the low-key San Antonio Spurs.

Curry captivating crowds in Warriors' playoff run

Sun, 05 May 2013 02:30:08 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Spurs coach Gregg Popovich pokes fun at questions from reporters all the time and can be easily irritated and annoyed, especially after losses, which is what made his reaction to Stephen Curry sinking seven 3-pointers in Golden State's 116-106 win over San Antonio last month such a rare scene.

Spurs patiently await opponent for 2nd round

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:43:15 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs know the playoffs require physicality, focus and teamwork. They have learned patience is needed, too.

Spurs finish off Lakers sweep, roll to 2nd round

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:30:57 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Tony Parker could only shake his head at the travails of the Los Angeles Lakers, who probably packed more drama and turmoil into this season than the Spurs point guard has experienced in his entire career with steady San Antonio.

Lakers finally finished after Spurs' 4-game sweep

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:47:43 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers gave away thousands of white towels to their fans Sunday, and the unintended symbolism became devastatingly appropriate.

Spurs finish 4-game sweep, routing Lakers 103-82

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:54:55 -0400

LOS ANGELES - For four straight games, the San Antonio Spurs showed off all the teamwork and tenacity that the Los Angeles Lakers lacked all season long.

Ginobili, Parker lead Spurs past Lakers in Game 1

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:08:00 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Manu Ginobili cautioned against expecting too much from him in his second game back from a hamstring injury.