SAN ANTONIO (AP) _ Kawhi Leonard had 34 points, eight assists and seven
rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the loss of Tony Parker to beat the
Houston Rockets 121-96 on Wednesday night and even the Western Conference
semifinals at one game apiece.
Parker did not return after hurting his left leg with 8:43 remaining in the
game. Spurs officials said Parker will undergo an MRI on Thursday morning.
Parker fell to the court after missing an uncontested short jumper. He grabbed
his left knee immediately upon landing and remained on the court for a few
minutes. He attempted to walk, but had to be basket carried by teammates to the
back. Spurs owner Julianna Hawn Holt rose from her courtside seat to point and
scream at an official after Parker exited the game.
Houston point guard James Harden was limited to 13 points on 3-for-17 shooting.