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 The Spurs improved to 33-6, equaling the team's best 39-game start,
a mark set by the 2010-11 edition. San Antonio also posted it
league-leading 14th win by at least 20 points while extending its
winning streak to eight games.
Aldridge shot 12-for-17 from the floor and posted his 12th
double-double. He had his 10th game with at least 20 points and was
the Spurs' leading scorer for the 11th time.
Forward Kawhi Leonard added 17 points, and rookie center Boban
Marjanovic scored 13 as San Antonio won while getting quiet nights
from guard Tony Parker and center Tim Duncan. Parker scored six
points, while Duncan had eight.
Warriors 111, Heat 103
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Stephen Curry scored nine of his game-high 31
points after Miami closed within seven midway through the fourth
quarter, helping Golden State hold on for a victory.
Golden State power forward Draymond Green recorded a 22-point,
12-rebound double-double. Klay Thompson dropped in 17 points as the
Warriors (36-2) ran their home record to 18-0 this season with their
36th consecutive home-court victory overall.
It didn't come easy against a Heat team that prevailed in eight of
its previous 11 trips to Oakland.
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Wizards 114, Bulls 100
CHICAGO -- Washington is dealing with numerous injuries, but had no
trouble beating Chicago at the United Center.
The Wizards won their second straight game by getting points from 10
players, including seven who finished in double-figure scoring.
John Wall led the way with 17 points, 10 assists and three steals,
while Garrett Temple, Otto Porter and Nene all scored 14 points in
the win. Ramon Sessions had 16 points, Gary Neal added 11 points and
Drew Gooden finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds, all off the
bench.
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