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Atlanta Hawks defeated by San Antonio Spurs 75-114
Friday, Nov. 21, 2003
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SAN ANTONIO (Ticker) -- Tim Duncan and Tony Parker made quick work of the Atlanta Hawks.

Duncan and Parker combined to outscore the Hawks in the first half as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-75 rout.

Coming off Thursday's loss at Dallas, the Spurs dominated the rested Hawks from the outset. They built a 24-point lead after one quarter and extended the advantage to 68-34 at intermission.

Duncan and Parker led the first-half onslaught, when the Spurs shot 63 percent (27-of-43) from the field. Duncan scored 20 of his 25 points in the half and Parker netted all 17 of his before intermission.

"It felt great to get back in the swing of things," said Duncan, who made 9-of-13 shots. "After last night, we wanted to get back on the right track. We looked a lot better on both ends of the floor."

Manu Ginobili added 14 of his 20 points in the opening half for the Spurs, who led by as many as 41 points in the fourth quarter. The Argentine native made 9-of-10 shots from the field.

"I don't remember a game like this since I've been here," said Ginobili, who is in his second season. "It was good to have a game this easy, a great game."

Ginobili replaced Stephen Jackson as the Spurs' shooting guard. Jackson turned down a three-year contract from the defending champions in the offseason to sign a one-year deal for less money with the Hawks.

Jackson struggled against his former team. He made his first shot but finished 2-of-9 from the field, scoring eight points.

"I just wanted to get my ring, be happy, and then get the win," Jackson said. "I definitely miss the guys and miss San Antonio. I came out focused and ready to play; my shots just weren't falling."

The Spurs had no such problems. They used a 22-6 run, highlighted by 11 points from Duncan, to close the first quarter and open a commanding 37-13 lead. San Antonio shot 64 percent (14-of-22) in the period.

Duncan, who played just 24 minutes, also finished with 10 rebounds en route to his 10th double-double in 11 games this season.

Hedo Turkoglu added 11 points for the Spurs, who shot 52 percent (44-of-84), held a 50-41 edge on the boards and forced 20 turnovers.

Shareef Abdur-Rahim scored 16 points and Dion Glover 14 for Atlanta, which has lost its last six visits to San Antonio. The Hawks shot 34 percent (27-of-80).

"We need to do a better job of focusing in on what we need to do," Hawks coach Terry Stotts said. "Tonight the Spurs beat us every which way."



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