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Spurs Notch 50th Win, Extend Streak to Six

Posted Mar 29, 08 2:26 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – It took one inspired  Manu Ginobili performance to propel the Spurs from fifth place to second in the Western Conference, the AP reports.  Ginobili broke open in the fourth quarter last night, scoring 16 of his 26 points and thwarting a Minnesota comeback. The 99-84 victory marks San Antonio's 50th of the season, and sixth straight. Elsewhere in the NBA:

  • Despite losing two starters to a stomach bug and a third to injury minutes into the game, Utah had more than enough offensive juice to dispatch the woeful Clippers, 121-101. Carlos Boozer posted a game best 34 points, a mark nearly matched by teammate Deron Williams' 32. the Jazz have taken three straight games, and four of their last five.

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobilidrives against Minnesota Timberwolves' Marko Jaric in the fourth quarterin San Antonio, Friday, March 28, 2008. Ginobili scored 26 points in their 99-84.   ((AP Photo/Bob Owen))
San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili cradles the ball as he is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves' Craig Smith during fourth quarter basketball action. The Spurs won 99-84.   ((AP Photo/Bob Owen))
Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer (5) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers forward Josh Powell.   ((AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac))
Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams looks to pass against guard Andre Barrett. Williams finished with a double double -- 32 points and 10 assists. The Jazz beat the Clippers 121-101.   ((AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac))
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