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Spurs Win First Round Series Against Suns

Defending champs win game 5 on strong play from stars

By Doug Sweeney, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 30, 2008 12:29 AM CDT

(Newser) – Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 92-87 Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The third-seeded Spurs will meet the No. 2... Read full story »

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