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Parker Shines as Spurs Cruise Past Hornets

Raptors edge Sixers, Knicks fall to Orlando, Celtics crush Hawks

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 10, 2007 12:10 AM CST
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(Newser) – Tony Parker's 27 points and eight assists helped San Antonio triumph over the Hornets last night, 97-85. Parker, who scored 11 of San Antonio's opening 21, was helped by Tim Duncan's 24 points and twelve rebounds, and Manu Ginobili's 14, including eight in a decisive third quarter surge. Elsewhere in the NBA last night:

  • Charlotte overcame the Pacers 96-87, behind Emeka Okafor's second career 20 point-20 rebound game
  • Toronto edged out Philly 105-103, to put a stop to their three-game losing streak
  • Orlando beat New York 112-102 to complete a four-game winning streak on the road
  • Denver blew out the Wizards 118-92, keeping Washington winless
  • Kevin Garnett's 27 pushed Boston past Atlanta 106-83

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker looks at the basket in the second half of their NBA basketball game with the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Spurs won 97-85.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker looks at the basket in the second half of their NBA basketball game with the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Spurs won 97-85.(AP Photo/Alex...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker shoots in the second half of their NBA basketball game with the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Spurs won 97-85.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker shoots in the second half of their NBA basketball game with the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Spurs won 97-85.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas turns away during the final minute of the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Washington. The Nuggets won 118-92. The Wizards fell to 0-5 for the first time since 1966, (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas turns away during the final minute of the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Washington. The Nuggets...   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony celebrates a three-point shot during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Washington. Anthony has 32 points, five rebounds and five assist in the Nuggets' 118-92 win. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony celebrates a three-point shot during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Washington. Anthony has...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors' Jose Calderon, of Spain, goes by Philadelphia 76ers' Calvin Booth for a layup in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Toronto Raptors' Jose Calderon, of Spain, goes by Philadelphia 76ers' Calvin Booth for a layup in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala goes to the basket in front of Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala goes to the basket in front of Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) smiles as he talks with teammate Paul Pierce while watching the fourth quarter of their basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks from the bench in Boston, Friday Nov. 9, 2007. Garnett had 27 points and 19 rebounds, Paul Pierce scored 23 as Celtics beat...
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) smiles as he talks with teammate Paul Pierce while watching the fourth quarter of their basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks from the bench in Boston, Friday...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, center, splits Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford, right, and Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson, left, on a drive to the basket in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, center, splits Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford, right, and Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson, left, on a drive to the basket in the first quarter of an NBA basketball...   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks' David Lee (42) is fouled by Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard as they battle for a rebound in the third quarter during NBA basketball action Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Magic won 112-102. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Knicks' David Lee (42) is fouled by Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard as they battle for a rebound in the third quarter during NBA basketball action Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 at Madison Square Garden...   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks' Jamal Crawford, right, passes the ball off as Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard defends in the fourth quarter during NBA basketball action Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Magic won 112-102 (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Knicks' Jamal Crawford, right, passes the ball off as Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard defends in the fourth quarter during NBA basketball action Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in...   (Associated Press)
Charlotte Bobcats' Emeka Okafor (50) puts up a shot as Indiana Pacers' Jermaine O'Neal, left, and Danny Granger, right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 in Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte defeated Indiana 96-87. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Charlotte Bobcats' Emeka Okafor (50) puts up a shot as Indiana Pacers' Jermaine O'Neal, left, and Danny Granger, right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007...   (Associated Press)
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Bobcats 96 Pacers 87
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Raptors 105 76ers 103
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Magic 112 Knicks 102
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Nuggets 118 Wizards 92
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Celtics 106 Hawks 83
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