San Antonio Spurs power forward Jeff Ayres, right, blocks Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
December 23, 2013 - 8:13 PM
SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker had 26 points and eight assists and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Toronto Raptors 112-99 Monday night.
Manu Ginobili had 18 points and Danny Green was 4 for 6 on 3-pointers in scoring 14 points for San Antonio (21-7). Kawhi Leonard added 13 points and 10 rebounds after missing Saturday's game due to a dental procedure.
Kyle Lowry and Terrence Ross had 23 points each and DeMar DeRozan added 13 points for Toronto (11-15).
The Raptors had won two straight and four of five entering Monday's game. They got within three or less on numerous occasions in the second half, but couldn't complete the rallies against the Spurs.
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