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WRAP/Duncan Has 21 in Spurs Win

Blazers edge Clippers, Lakers shoot 61% in thrashing of Sonics

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 22, 2008 5:23 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Perhaps still bristling from their recent four-game losing streak, the Spurs lashed out at the Kings in a 102-89 victory that saw the defending champions get back on track. Tim Duncan amassed 21 points and 10 rebounds, but it was a balanced team effort that overcame Ron Artest's 23 points for Sacramento, the Sacramento Bee reports. Elsewhere in the NBA:

  • LaMarcus Aldridge led his Trail Blazers to a 107-102 victory over a late-threatening Clippers team with 22 points and 12 rebounds, eclipsing Cuttino Mobley's 24 points off the bench.
  • When Lamar Odom had collected 10 points and eight rebounds in the first quarter alone, Seattle's 130-105 loss to the Lakers became all but inevitable.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, dribbles past Seattle SuperSonics' Damien Wilkins in Los Angeles, Friday, March 21, 2008. Bryant scored 23 points in the Lakers' 130-105 win.
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, dribbles past Seattle SuperSonics' Damien Wilkins in Los Angeles, Friday, March 21, 2008. Bryant scored 23 points in the Lakers' 130-105 win.   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers' Luke Walton, left, is defended by Seattle SuperSonics' Donyell Marshall during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, March 21, 2008.
Los Angeles Lakers' Luke Walton, left, is defended by Seattle SuperSonics' Donyell Marshall during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, March 21, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Seattle SuperSonics' Kevin Durant, left, grabs a rebound over Los Angeles Lakers' Vladimir Radmanovic, center, and Ronny Turiaf during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, March 21, 2008.
Seattle SuperSonics' Kevin Durant, left, grabs a rebound over Los Angeles Lakers' Vladimir Radmanovic, center, and Ronny Turiaf during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, March 21, 2008.   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots as teammate Fabricio Oberto, left, of Argentina, and Sacramento Kings' Sheldon Williams, Spencer Hawesm, and Francisco Garcia look on.
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots as teammate Fabricio Oberto, left, of Argentina, and Sacramento Kings' Sheldon Williams, Spencer Hawesm, and Francisco Garcia look on.   (Associated Press)
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, second left, is blocked by San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) as Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto (7) also defends on the play.
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, second left, is blocked by San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) as Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto (7) also defends on the play.   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, center, is defended by Sacramento Kings center Mikki Moore (33) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, center, is defended by Sacramento Kings center Mikki Moore (33) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio.   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers' Jarrett Jack (1) drives against Los Angeles Clippers' Dan Dickau, left, in Portland, Ore., Friday March 21, 2008. The Trail Blazers beat the Clippers 107-102.
Portland Trail Blazers' Jarrett Jack (1) drives against Los Angeles Clippers' Dan Dickau, left, in Portland, Ore., Friday March 21, 2008. The Trail Blazers beat the Clippers 107-102.   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Smush Parker (1) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers' Travis Outlaw (25) during the first half of basketball in Portland, Ore., Friday March 21, 2008.
Los Angeles Clippers' Smush Parker (1) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers' Travis Outlaw (25) during the first half of basketball in Portland, Ore., Friday March 21, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers' Joel Przybilla (10) scores against Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thornton and Quinton Ross (13) during the second half.
Portland Trail Blazers' Joel Przybilla (10) scores against Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thornton and Quinton Ross (13) during the second half.   (Associated Press)
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March 21 NBA Games

Trail Blazers 107 Clippers 102
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Lakers 130 SuperSonics 105
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