GAME REPORT: Nuggets 103, Spurs 89 Feb 1, 2010
Tim Duncan went for 16 points and 10 boards, while Manu Ginobili had 14 points and nine rebounds in a reserve role for the Spurs, who dropped four of six during their six-game homestand. Tony Parker missed his second straight contest after spraining his ankle against Atlanta on Wednesday. (USA Today -- Sports)
ROUNDUP Nuggets' streak ends at 9 Jan 30, 2010
Tim Duncan scored 19 points, and Manu Ginobili and Roger Mason led a strong effort by San Antonio's reserves at home. Wizards 81, Nets 79. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NBA Roundup: Hawks sweep season series Jan 30, 2010
Spurs 104, Grizzlies 97: Tim Duncan scored 19 points as host San Antonio defeated Memphis. Timberwolves 111, Clippers 97: Al Jefferson scored 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, and host Minnesota led by as many as 23 points in only their 10th victory this season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bryant leads LA by 76ers Jan 30, 2010
Spurs 104, Grizzlies 97 - Tim Duncan scored 19 points, and Manu Ginobili and Roger Mason led a strong effort by the Spurs reserves as San Antonio held off visiting Memphis. Playing without injured guard Tony Parker, the Spurs depth was a huge factor. (Boston Globe)
* Duncan shines, Parker hurt as Spurs earn win Jan 29, 2010
Tim Duncan grabbed a career-high 27 rebounds and scored 21 points as the San Antonio Spurs snapped a three-game slide with an impressive 105-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Wednesdays NBA action. Antonio McDyess added 17 points for the Spurs, whose celebrations were muted by an injury to Tony Parker. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Horford on first All-Star berth: Its like a dream come true for me Jan 29, 2010
Starting for the West are Phoenix s Steve Nash, the Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant, Denver s Carmelo Anthony, San Antonio s Tim Duncan and Phoenix s Amare Stoudemire. 94 comments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Two Hawks are All-Stars, but not Josh Smith; bad call, I say Jan 29, 2010
Tim Duncan a starter. No Nowitski starting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Horford, Johnson among NBA All-Star reserves Jan 29, 2010
9:18 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
MANNIX: Nuggets' win streak causes ranking shuffle Jan 29, 2010
"We seem to be two different teams at different times," Tim Duncan said. "We always talk about playing 48 minutes the right way. Right now, we're nowhere close to that.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Stephen Curry: The son also rises Jan 29, 2010
"I love that he has that Tim Duncan thing about him, where he never gets frustrated," Jackson said. "He's always focused - a missed shot, a turnover, nothing gets him down. He stays poised, and not many rookies have that.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBA: Nets win to avoid dubious spot in history Jan 29, 2010
Spurs 105, Hawks 90: Tim Duncan grabbed a career-high 27 rebounds and scored 21 points, and San Antonio stopped a three-game slide. But an injury to Tony Parker might temper this win. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bosh heading home a Star Jan 29, 2010
The West starters are the Lakers Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire of Phoenix, Denver s Carmelo Anthony, and San Antonio s Tim Duncan. Raptors 106, Knicks 104 - Bosh had 27 points and 15 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu set season highs with 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Toronto rallied to win in New York. (Boston Globe)
Bruce Dalrymple to be Honored in ACC Legends Class Jan 28, 2010
Davis (1988-91), a 6-9 power forward is one of just five players in ACC history who have accumulated 1,500 points, 1,200 rebounds and 200 blocked shots in a career, joining such luminaries as Wake Forest's Tim Duncan, Virginia's Ralph Sampson and Duke's Mike Gminski and Shelden Williams. A first-team All-ACC selection in 1990 and a 2nd-team honoree in 1991, he is one of two players (Duncan) who have led the ACC in rebounding in three straight years (1989-91) since 1972. (Ramblinwreck.com)
The Complete Package APAlways a triple-double threat, Evan Turner leads the Buckeyes in scoring (18.4), rebounds (9.9) and assists (5.5).Do the math. The race for Naismith Award is a runaway, says Andy Glockner. In fact, Ohio State's Evan Turner is having one of the best seasons in the modern history of college hoops. Jan 28, 2010
Tim Duncan came moderately close (20. 8/14. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
IanThomsenInside The NBA If you thought 'Melo got snubbed in my awards, let me explain. Jan 28, 2010
You're stuck in the NBA of three years ago with Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan and Paul Pierce on your MVP list. -- Chad, Las Vegas. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Nets get first win of 2010 Jan 28, 2010
Spurs 105, Hawks 90 - Tim Duncan grabbed a career-high 27 rebounds and scored 21 points, and visiting San Antonio ended its three-game slide. But an injury to Tony Parker might temper this win. (Boston Globe)
Duncan goes for 21 & 27 in win over Hawks Jan 28, 2010
Tim Duncan had 21 points, a career-high 27 rebounds (10 offensive), six assists and one block in Wednesday's easy win over the Hawks. He dominated Al Horford (2-of-10, 4 & 9) tonight despite hitting just 5-of-20 shots. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Spurs handle Hawks, but lose Parker Jan 28, 2010
Eric Gay / APSpurs guard Tony Parker, center, is helped off the court by teammate Tim Duncan (21) and trainer Will Sevening, right, after he injured his left ankle in third quarter Wednesday ... SAN ANTONIO - Tim Duncan had 21 points and a career-high 27 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs ended their three-game slide with a 105-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wednesday Morning Basketball Report Jan 28, 2010
Tim Duncan joined the exclusive 20,000-point club on Friday against the Houston Rockets. Duncan became the 35th player in National Basketball Association history to reach this mark as he dropped in 25 points to go with 14 boards. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Spurs win big against Hawks, but lose Parker Jan 28, 2010
"We're going to have to adjust to it," said Tim Duncan, who grabbed a career-high 27 rebounds and scored 21 points. "We're trying to get something going here and then we lose Tony. We'll find a way to get it done.". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
FREE AGENTS: Are these players legit or just fools gold? Jan 27, 2010
On Jan. 13 against the Thunder, albeit with Tim Duncan resting in the second half of a back-to-back, Blair put up a ridiculous 28-point, 21-rebound effort in only 31 minutes. In the three games since that night, Blair has started to come into his own, averaging 29. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Hot-shooting Bulls stop Spurs, win 3rd straight Jan 26, 2010
"We have a team that can win games, especially like the one tonight, but we just need to find way to get it done," Spurs forward Tim Duncan said. "Defensively we aren't as good as we want to be.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Winderman: We know very little at midpoint Jan 25, 2010
San Antonio: Oh the record is fine, and Tim Duncan hasn't looked this good in years. But Richard Jefferson has yet to truly fit in and Tony Parker now is limited by a nagging foot problem. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports View: French Connection Jan 25, 2010
No one in this town is going to blame Tim Duncan or Manu Ginobili for anything. But Spurs fans had better understand this: Duncan and Ginobili are in the twilight of their respective careers, while Parker is the present and the future. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Bobcats fall in OT to Magic Jan 24, 2010
ERIC GAY - AP The Spurs' Tim Duncan, right, is congratulated by teammates for scoring his 20,000th point. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
'Great basketball game' in Athens Jan 24, 2010
It is looks like Tim Duncan. Hope he stays through his Senior year like Duncan did and that Fox stays put for a long time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NBA roundup: Former starters lift 76ers, 92-81 Jan 23, 2010
The Spurs' Tim Duncan became the 35th player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points. Hawks 103, Bobcats 89: Jamal Crawford scored 24 points, Al Horford had 23 and host Atlanta overwhelmed Charlotte with dominating performances in the first and third quarters. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rose lifts Bulls over Phoenix Jan 23, 2010
Carl Landry added 19 points as the Rockets held off a furious San Antonio run in the final minutes led by Tim Duncan (25 points), who became the 35th player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points. With San Antonio trailing by 4 with 37 seconds left, Richard Jefferson missed a jumper that all but thwarted the rally. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Spurs Duncan eclipses 20,000 career points in loss Jan 23, 2010
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -When Tim Duncan hit the 20,000-point mark Friday night, the crowd gave a standing ovation. Aaron Brooks looked around, not knowing what all the fuss was about. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Duncan scores his 20,000th point Friday Jan 23, 2010
Tim Duncan had 25 points, 14 rebounds and a block on Friday when he became the 35th NBA player to score 20,000 points. The night could have been better as the Spurs lost to the Rockets, but at least he got to set the mark at home. (MSNBC -- Sports)
LeBron James Tops All-Star Voting Jan 23, 2010
Allen Iverson was voted to start in the All-Star game Thursday, while Steve Nash and Tim Duncan made late moves to claim starting spots for the Western Conference. Nash passed the inactive Tracy McGrady as the second guard, while Duncan disappointed Dallas fans hoping to see Dirk Nowitzki start by rallying past the Mavericks forward. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
ROUNDUP Late Bryant run propels Lakers to win at N.Y. Jan 23, 2010
Carl Landry added 19 points as the Rockets held off a furious San Antonio run in the final minutes led by Tim Duncan, who became the 35th player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points. Duncan had 25 points and 14 rebounds. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
MVP? Top Rookie? Here are my awards Jan 23, 2010
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs 5 ... 4 rebounds off the bench to a contender, including 28 points and 21 rebounds in a win last week at Oklahoma City while Tim Duncan had the night off ... Second Team C Amar'e Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns F Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs F Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics G Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat G Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
TEXAS TUSSLE: Duncan surpasses 20,000 points but Rockets top Spurs Jan 23, 2010
The Spurs' Tim Duncan, shooting over the Rockets' Kyle Lowry, scored 25 points to surpass 20,000 for his career, but the Rockets edged tthe Spurs 116-109 ... SAN ANTONIO (AP) When Tim Duncan hit the 20,000-point mark Friday night, the crowd gave a standing ovation. (USA Today -- Sports)
Duncan earns spot on NBA All-Star Team Jan 23, 2010
Tim Duncan has earned yet another spot on the NBA All-Star Team. Tim Duncan, by a margin of less than 64,000 votes, has secured the second forward slot on the Western Conference squad for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game ... Tim Duncan, Spurs (1,156,696 votes). (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)