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Spurs Down Suns, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Parker scores 32 in victory

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 23, 2008 12:05 AM CDT

(Newser) – Tony Parker scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 102-96 victory over Phoenix in Game 2 on Tuesday night after the Suns gave away another double-digit, first-half lead. The Spurs were down by as many as 14 in the first half before outscoring Phoenix 27-11 in the third quarter.

The Spurs still had to withstand a fourth-quarter surge that got the Suns within five points with 14 seconds to play, but the defending champions now head to Arizona for Friday's Game 3 with a 2-0 lead and home-court advantage in tact. Amare Stoudemire led the Suns with 33 points. Tim Duncan finished with 18 points and 17 rebounds.

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) goes up against Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal during the first quarter in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference playoff basketball series in San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) goes up against Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal during the first quarter in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference playoff basketball series in San Antonio.   (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal, left, has his shot stopped by San Antonio Spurs forward forward Robert Horry during the first half in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference playoff series.
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal, left, has his shot stopped by San Antonio Spurs forward forward Robert Horry during the first half in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference playoff series.   (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, right, scores as San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) defends during the first quarter in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference playoff basketball series.
Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, right, scores as San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) defends during the first quarter in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference playoff basketball series.   (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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