Parker Leads Spurs Past Suns 92-85

SAN ANTONIO, April 5 (AP) – Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs have their sights set on catching the Phoenix Suns for the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed in the playoffs.

And Parker’s doing all he can to make it happen.

Parker scored a season-high 35 points to lead the Spurs past the Suns 92-85 on Thursday night and bring them within two games of Phoenix for second place in the West.

“Unbelievable. He was great,” said Tim Duncan, who had 22 points and 10 rebounds. “He had a great pace to his game all night. We really needed that push and he really gave it to us.”

Phoenix also made it easier for San Antonio by setting, tying or barely besting several season-lows. The Suns were 2-of-11 from beyond the arc, tying their season low in 3s made. They also tied their season low in field goals made with 32, and their 14 assists were a season low.