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Ginobili Sparks Spurs to 11th Straight Win

Second-half surge keeps San Antonio ahead of Los Angeles

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 7, 2008 3:08 AM CST

(Newser) – The San Antonio Spurs broke open a close game with a 14-4 run to start the second half and went on to beat the Indiana Pacers 108-97 last night, reports the Associated Press. Manu Ginobili led the way with 28 points as the Spurs won their 11th straight and stayed ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers atop the Western Conference.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich missed the best part of the game for his squad as he was ejected in the second period. Tony Parker also had 19 for the Spurs, including a 3-pointer that helped sparked the third-quarter run that put the game away. Tim Duncan had 12 rebounds for San Antonio, but only six points, and was 3 for 11 from the field.

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan looks to pass against the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, March 6, 2008. San Antonio won 108-97 and Duncan scored six points.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan looks to pass against the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, March 6, 2008. San Antonio won 108-97 and...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, shoots between Indiana Pacers  center Jeff Foster (10) and  center Troy Murphy (3) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, March 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, shoots between Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster (10) and center Troy Murphy (3) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio,...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, (20) falls at the feet of Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game  in San Antonio, Thursday, March 6, 2008. San Antonio won 108-97 and Ginobili scored 28 points. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, (20) falls at the feet of Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, March 6,...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Indiana Pacers  center David Harrison (13) during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, March 6, 2008. San Antonio won 108-97 and Duncan scored six points.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Indiana Pacers center David Harrison (13) during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, March 6, 2008. San Antonio...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, left, of Argentina, is defended by Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (33)  during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, March 6, 2008. San Antonio won, 108-97. Ginobili scored 28 points; Granger scored 22 points. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, left, of Argentina, is defended by Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (33) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, March...   (Associated Press)
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