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Spurs' Tony Parker: Fills out stat sheet, makes key free throws in Game 3 victory

Parker collected 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, and five assists over 35 minutes in Friday's 100-96 Game 3 victory over the Thunder.

Analysis:

The veteran point guard's only pair of free throws on the night were critical, as they came with 18 seconds remaining and the Spurs clinging to a 98-96 lead. The scoring haul marked Parker's first double-digit point total of the series, and only his third in seven postseason tilts. The boards and three-pointers also represented playoff highs, and Friday's output served as the 33-year-old's best all-around game in the postseason to date. While he isn't always asked to provide a similar level of offensive contribution, occasional stat lines like this from Parker will be pivotal to the Spurs' championship aspirations.

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