Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said: "Timmy is the foundation for us.

The only hitch is that Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said he had not heard from Malone.

Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich has taken notice.

"David refused to let us lose tonight down the stretch," said Spurs Coach John Lucas.

"It's a great confidence builder," said Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich, whose team scored 23 straight points late in the game.

Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich heaped praise on the Nets, as if they had won.

Without question, Spurs Coach John Lucas has turned this team into one of the hottest in the league.

The score was tied at 63-63 late in the third quarter when Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich decided to rest Parker.

Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich wanted to relish the moment.

Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said: "They are obviously the hottest team in the league.