Spurs 99, Warriors 90 (The SportsXchange)

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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Shooting guard Danny Green hit two 3-pointers during a 9-0 run in the fourth quarter that broke open a tight game as the San Antonio Spurs ran their winning streak to 13 with a 99-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. In a game matching the two teams with the most wins since the All-Star break, the Spurs (53-16) improved the NBA's best record while completing a three-game road sweep of California teams. Playing without power forward Tim Duncan and backup swingman Manu Ginobili, both given the night off by coach Gregg Popovich, the Spurs led just 76-74 after Warriors reserve center Jermaine O'Neal hit one of two free throws with 10:16 to go. But Spurs backup Jeff Ayres got inside the Golden State defense for a hoop and, after an exchange of turnovers, Green nailed a 3-pointer to push the San Antonio advantage to seven.

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