Tony Parker had 19 points and nine assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 111-94 and improved to 18-3, setting a new franchise record for best start to a season.
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Parker spearheaded a 16-0 first quarter run that allowed the home side to pull away for a comfortable double-digit lead. The visitors fought back with 10 unanswered points to get within 46-43 with two minutes left in the half, but did not have enough fire power to stay close.
The French star guard made nine of his 14 attempts from the field and was one of six Spurs players in double-figures. Argentina’s Manu Ginobili added 12 and rookie Tiago Splitter of Brazil contributed 12 points and six rebounds off the bench.
The Warriors were dealt a blow as USA guard Stephen Curry had to leave the game in the second quarter with a sprained ankle.
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