Parker's shot a perfect end to Spurs' thriller
San Antonio begin NBA title defence with efficient victory over Mavericks thanks to three-pointer in dying minutes of their season opener
Tony Parker made a clutch shot in the fourth quarter. Manu Ginobili had a big game, and Tim Duncan contributed with a double-double.
San Antonio's efficient performance on opening night looked awfully familiar.
Parker put them ahead with a three-pointer with one minute and seven seconds left, and the Spurs began their title defence with a thrilling 101-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Parker finished with 23 points and Ginobili scored 20 for San Antonio, who shot 53 per cent from the field.
It was a great basketball game. You can't kick off the season with a better game than this for the fans - there's no way
Tim Duncan had 14 points and 13 rebounds for his 14th double-double in a season opener, the most by any player in NBA history, according to Elias Sports.