=== San Antonio Spurs Team Report - December 20 === (My Sportsbook) - San Antonio has shook off a slow start to the season to win nine straight games. The Spurs' nine-game win streak is the team's longest since it winning 11 straight last season. The club record for consecutive victories is 17, established during the 1995-96 season. San Antonio is coming off an 87-73 win over the Seattle SuperSonics on Friday night. Tim Duncan poured in 27 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in the winning effort. Tony Parker contributed 16 points for the Spurs, while Manu Ginobili added 14 and Bruce Bowen scored 11 points in the win. San Antonio. San Antonio has been playing excellent defense this season, holding foes to a league-low 83 points per contest. The Spurs have held their foes below 40 percent from the field in the last eight games. The Spurs have won four straight on the road to increase their season mark to 6-7. San Antonio is 4-5 versus the Pacific Division and 8-9 against the Western Conference. San Antonio returns to the hardwood on Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden. |
