Barry Leads Spurs’ Run
Finally showing the shooting touch that San Antonio acquired him for last summer, Brent Barry scored 17 points and made three three-point baskets during a 21-2 run in the fourth quarter, and the Spurs held Houston to its lowest point total of the season in an 83-70 victory over the visiting Rockets on Sunday.
Barry has averaged 19 points in the last three games and made 10 of his last 15 three-point shots.
Tracy McGrady had 26 points for Houston, his last basket putting the Rockets ahead, 60-55, with 10:31 left before the Spurs’ pivotal run.
Washington 95, Seattle 94 -- Larry Hughes scored 31 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the visiting Wizards end the SuperSonics’ five-game winning streak and prevent them from clinching a playoff berth.
Ray Allen had 27 points for Seattle, which suspended forward Danny Fortson for the game for refusing to enter Friday’s game against New York.
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