Leonard has 24 points and 13 rebounds as Spurs beat Suns 98-84
Kawhi Leonard had 24 points (16 in the paint) and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Phoenix Suns 98-84.
The Spurs took control with a 12-0 run in the third quarter and led by as many as 18.
Tony Parker had 20 points (12 in the fourth quarter), 8 assists and 3 steals on 10 for 13 shooting. Parker scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter.
For the Suns, Markieff Morris had 28 points and 8 rebounds on 12 for 15 shooting.
The Spurs shot 51.2% from the field and 45.0% from 3 to the Suns’ 46.6% and 36.8%. They held the Suns to 84 points. The Suns turned it over 28 times, about 12 more than usual for this many possessions. The Suns were outscored 18-7 in 6 minutes with Chandler, Tucker, Knight, Morris and Warren on the floor together.