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NBA: San Antonio 99, Oklahoma City 89

(Boxscore)
Published: April 8, 2009 at 12:00 AM

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 7 (UPI) -- Tim Duncan had 25 points and 15 rebounds Tuesday to help San Antonio post a 99-89 victory over Oklahoma City.

The Spurs (50-27) became just the third team in NBA history to record 50 or more wins in 10 straight seasons. Boston and the Los Angeles Lakers are the only other franchises to record such a streak.

Tony Parker added 21 points, 10 assists and five steals for the Spurs. Drew Gooden had 20 points.

The Spurs lead the Southwest Division standings, a game ahead of Houston.

Kevin Durant led Oklahoma City with 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Jeff Green added 16 points and Thabo Sefolosha had 13 points and nine rebounds.

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