Spurs Push Streak to 9 in NJ

Parkers wins matchup against new Net Harris in 93-83 win
By Jesse Andrews,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 2, 2008 10:21 PM CST
Spurs Push Streak to 9 in NJ
San Antonio Spurs' Bruce Bowen (12) and New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson eye a loose ball during the third quarter of NBA basketball Sunday, March 2, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Spurs beat the Nets 93-83. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)   (Associated Press)

In the final third of the NBA season, the defending champions are gaining momentum, reports The New York Times. In New Jersey, San Antonio won its ninth straight game to maintain its spot atop the unforgiving West; they were led by. 2007 Finals MVP Tony Parker, who slashed for 25 points against Devin Harris, the heir to the Kidd throne.

Harris gave Parker fits while in Dallas, but the script was different in Jersey; the Nets shot just 34.6% in the 93-83 loss. They'll get another chance on Tuesday in San Antonio, when they begin a daunting five-game road trip through the rugged Southwest. Nets star Vince Carter is optimistic: "I want to win them all." (More NBA stories.)

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