Parker scores 55 in Spurs’ first win
MINNEAPOLIS -- Tony Parker scored a career-high 55 points, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, in the San Antonio Spurs’ 129-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night
It was the Spurs’ first victory of the season.
“I just wanted to win so bad. I was going to try to do everything I can,” said Parker.
He also had 10 assists. According to STATS, Inc., the last NBA player to have at least 55 points and 10 assists in a game was Michael Jordan in December 1992.
Kevin Love had 14 points and nine rebounds for the Timberwolves.
Get our high school sports newsletter
Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
