Leonard and Parker lead Spurs, 120-111
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Kawhi Leonard had 25 points and Tony Parker added 24 as the San Antonio Spurs survived a wild offensive pace to beat the Denver Nuggets 120-111 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
Tim Duncan added 15 points for San Antonio, which has won 11 of its past 12 home games.
The Spurs remain in seventh place in the Western Conference, 4 1/2 games ahead of Oklahoma City and a game behind Dallas.
Denver had six players score in double figures, led by 23 from Ty Lawson. Kenneth Faried added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, right, shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 6, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton, left, shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Aron Baynes, of Australia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 6, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 6, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, left, of Argentina, drives around Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 6, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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