Tony Parker had 32 points and a season-high 13 assists, Michael Finley scored six of his 23 points in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Toronto Raptors 125-118 Wednesday night for their seventh consecutive win.
Tim Duncan missed his first game of the season because of flu-like symptoms, but Parker played one of the best games of his career — coming within one assist and six points of tying career highs.
"It was even more important for us to win without Tim," Finley said. "We showed what type of team we are with one of our main ingredients not even playing, so when he comes back it will give us an added boost of confidence."
Sean Marks had a career-high 16 points for the Spurs, who have won seven in a row on the road. A win over New Jersey on Friday night would match the longest road winning streak in franchise history.
"We always seem like we come together when we go on the road," Parker said.
The Spurs are on an eight-game road trip because of a rodeo at SBC Center.
Chris Bosh had 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Raptors.
Mike James had 36 points, but he missed two free throws and had two of his shots blocked in the final 2 minutes of overtime.
"It’s about making plays. You got to make plays at the end of the game," he said.
