Parker helps Spurs finish 3rd in West (AP)

 
Tony Parker had a season-tying 32 points and 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs clinched the third seed in the Western Conference with a 101-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. The victory, coupled with Houston's loss to Utah, gave the Spurs third place in the conference for a second straight season. [link]

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Big night for Parker as Spurs edge Kings
Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 ...
Parker, Spurs Edge Out Kings
Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 on Monday night.