Tim Duncan: Will remain out Friday

Duncan (knee) has been ruled out of Friday's tilt with the Mavericks, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Analysis:

Duncan will miss his sixth straight game on Friday as he continues to nurse his right knee. There have been talks that the veteran will sit out until the All-Star break, but the Spurs have yet to release any sort of official timetable for Duncan's injury. David West and Boris Diaw will continue to see increased action in Duncan's absence.