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Parker, Spurs continue mastery of struggling Clippers

Fri 9th, January 2009

San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - Tony Parker scored 19 points as part of a balanced attack, and the San Antonio Spurs continued their domination of the Los Angeles Clippers with a 106-84 win at AT&T Center.

The Spurs have now beaten the Clippers 10 straight times, dating back to 2006, and have not dropped a game to LA at AT&T Center (12-0). San Antonio also holds a remarkable 59-8 mark against the Clips all-time at home.

Roger Mason added 18 points for the Spurs, who have won nine of 10. Michael Finley chipped in with 15 points, while Manu Ginobili added 13 in the win.

"The defense got better as the game went on, and that fueled the offense," Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said. "We got out and got a lead. The defense was really good. A lot of guys played well, especially in the second half."

Matt Bonner had 11 points, and Tim Duncan had eight points and nine assists for San Antonio.

Eric Gordon scored 21 points for the Clippers, who have now lost nine in a row. Al Thornton also provided 21 points, and Mardy Collins posted 16 in the loss.

"We have to change the way we play our game like playing better on defense," Gordon said. "We can't foul, and (we need to) play better zone defense. It's tough for guys to play a lot of minutes, and it shows in games. We are playing good; we just need to be better in close games."

Fred Jones had 11 points, and Marcus Camby posted nine points and nine rebounds for LA.

Leading by six to start the fourth, the Spurs opened the final quarter on a 9-0 run to take an 84-69 lead on Kurt Thomas' basket with 10 minutes left.

Thomas' jumper midway through the period gave San Antonio a 20-point cushion, and the hosts cruised from that point.

Collins led the Clippers with eight points in the first, as the visitors held a 22-16 advantage after the opening quarter.

The Spurs closed the gap toward the end of the second quarter and trailed only 44-43 at halftime.

San Antonio scored the first 10 points of the third quarter to take a nine- point lead, and the hosts took a 75-69 lead into the fourth quarter.

Game Notes

The Spurs have won 38 of the last 42 meetings with the Clippers...LA was without Zach Randolph (knee), Baron Davis (tailbone), Chris Kaman (foot) and Ricky Davis (suspension)...San Antonio outscored the Clippers, 31-15, in the fourth quarter, as LA made only four field goals in the frame.