NBA Betting: Golden State Warriors Top San Antonio Spurs 130-121 in OT

San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors -3

The San Antonio Spurs did well in the last quarter against the Golden State Warriors to send the game into overtime. The Spurs were down 6 points 110-104 with less than a minute to go when San Antonio Spurs team captain Tim Duncan scored 5 straight points to bring it to within one point at 100-109. With 10 seconds remaining in the game, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Jackson converted two free throws to put the lead comfortably at 112-109. However, 2007 NBA Finals MVP Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs was able to tie the game with a three-pointer with 6 seconds to go.

In OT, the momentum should have swung the way of the San Antonio Spurs with Tony Parker giving the lead with a lay-up to put the Spurs ahead 114-112. The Golden State home crowd urged the Warriors on as they exchanged baskets with the San Antonio Spurs, resulting in a 119-119 tie with less than 2 minutes to go in overtime. Eventually, the San Antonio Spurs were kept steady at 119 as the Golden State Warriors converted the next seven points of the game, including an awesome clutch shot by Baron Davis. Eventually, the Golden State Warriors were able to hold off 130-121, and covered the -3 point spread to also win against the spread.

Warriors’ all-star Baron Davis had a game-high 34 points with 14 assists while team mate Stephen Jackson was able to score 29 points to contribute to the win over the San Antonio Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs had an inspired performance from Tim Duncan, who scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for a double-double. Spurs’ guard Tony Parker had 31 points and 8 assists, and Manu Ginobili came off the bench to score 20 points, but eventually their efforts fell short in overtime.

The San Antonio Spurs drop to a 23-10 record so far on the 2007-08 NBA regular season while the Golden State Warriors improve their record to 20-15.

The San Antonio Spurs will be hosting the Detroit Pistons in their next NBA regular season game on January 10. After that, the Spurs will play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 12, the Philadelphia 76ers on January 14 and the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 17.

Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors hope to continue their win streak as they visit Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers on January 9 before hosting the Memphis Grizzlies on January 11 and the Indiana Pacers on January 13.

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