Spurs stay perfect on road, rally past Bucks 97-96

Posted December 05, 2016 6:00 am

By GENARO C. ARMAS

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drives against San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) The Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) - LaMarcus Aldridge was credited for the go-ahead basket with 21.2 seconds left after Giannis Antetokounmpo was whistled for goaltending, completing the San Antonio Spurs' rally from 15 points down in a 97-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night

Milwaukee had one last shot to retake the lead, but Mirza Teletovic missed an open 3-pointer from the right corner with 3.9 seconds left. Aldridge secured the rebound and the Spurs ran out the clock.

San Antonio extended its season-opening road winning streak to 12 games in thrilling fashion.

Aldridge had 18 points. Kawhi Leonard finished with 22 points and nine boards.

Jabari Parker had 23 points, Antetokounmpo finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Greg Monroe had 10 points and 13 boards off the bench for Milwaukee.

San Antonio Spurs' Pau Gasol (16) and Milwaukee Bucks' Jabari Parker fight for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) The Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Jabari Parker (12) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) The Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich signals to his team from the sidelines during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) The Associated Press

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