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Manu is the Man in Spurs' Win Over Rival Mavs

Posted Dec 6, 07 12:58 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Dirk Nowitzki missed a chance for a winning three-pointer for the second time in three games, and the Dallas Mavericks couldn't take advantage of the absence of Tim Duncan in a 97-95 loss last night, reports AP. Manu Ginobili scored 16 of his 37 points in a decisive third quarter for San Antonio. In other NBA action:

  • In Houston, the Rockets got a more balanced offensive attack with five players scoring at least 13 points, including Tracy McGrady with a triple-double, in a 105-92 drubbing of Memphis.
  • Rookie Kevin Durant scored 18 points and Seattle's bench outscored LA's backups by 20 in a 96-88 win. The Clippers put up bricks all night, shooting 35%.

Sources Associated Press, Dallas Morning News

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San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan wears street clothes as he sits on the bench against the Dallas Mavericks during the Spurs' win Wednesday. Duncan was out with a sprained right ankle. (AP Photo/Eric...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter of the Spurs' 97-95 win on Wednesday. Ginobili scored 37 points. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, of France, (9) is defended by Dallas Mavericks Erick Dampier, left, Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, center, and guard Devin Harris (34) during the first quarter of their...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks Erick Dampier (25) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner, left, as center Francisco Elson, of the Netherlands, (16) looks on during the first quarter of their game in San...   (Associated Press)
Memphis Grizzlies' Juan Carlos Navarro (2) goes airborne against Houston Rockets' Shane Battier (31) in the second half of their NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Houston. The Rockets won,...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, dunks the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady (1) drives to the basket past Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Miller, right, in the first half Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Houston. The Rockets won 105-92. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman, center, is fouled while going to the basket by Seattle SuperSonics' Kurt Thomas , left, during the first half of Seattle's 96-88 win in Seattle on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Jim...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Cory Maggette, left, goes to the basket past Seattle SuperSonics' Kurt Thomas, center, and Earl Watson, right, during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jim...   (Associated Press)
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