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NBA: San Antonio 106, Washington 84

Published: Nov. 22, 2009 at 12:05 AM

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Tony Parker led San Antonio with 17 points in the Spurs' 106-84 home win over the Washington Wizards.

Parker, who missed four of the previous five games with an ankle injury, also had eight assists and six rebounds to help San Antonio get back on track after a three-game losing streak.

Tim Duncan scored 16 points and had nine rebounds. He and Parker combined for 12 points in a key 17-6 run to start the third period. San Antonio outscored Washington 28-18 in the frame and led 80-58 heading into the final quarter.

Richard Jefferson had 15 points for the Spurs. Matt Bonner and Roger Mason were also in double figures off the bench.

Washington was led by Gilbert Arenas' 18 points. Antwan Jamison added 15. The Wizards shot 33.3 percent from the field compared with 46.5 percent for the Spurs.

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