Leonard shines as Spurs topple Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (right), kicks the ball as San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard tries to pass under the basket. | AP Photo/Brandon Dill

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points, shooting 7 for 9 on 3-pointers as the San Antonio Spurs eased to a 103-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night (Friday in Manila).

Leonard's career-high 3s were part of the Spurs going 10 of 18 from behind the arc.

Tony Parker had 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists as San Antonio won for the seventh time in eight games. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 18 and Manu Ginobili finished with 13.

Mike Conley, Marc Gasol and Mario Chalmers scored 15 apiece for Memphis, and Jeff Green finished with 10 points.

Leonard's long-distance baskets helped San Antonio build a 15-point lead early in the second half and the Spurs coasted the rest of the way as the lead reached 23 in the fourth quarter.

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