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NBA: San Antonio 99, Portland 83

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Tony Parker turned a close game into a rout by scoring 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter Friday, lifting San Antonio to a 99-83 win over Portland.

The contest was tied at 67-67 in the opening minute of the final period before San Antonio stormed in front to win for the eighth time in as many home games this season.

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The Spurs have played on the road only four times and have lost them all.

Second-year forward Tiago Splitter scored 14 for the Spurs and Danny Green also came off the bench to produce 13 points.

Portland, which opened a six-game road trip, was led by LaMarcus Aldridge with 29 points.

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