Article: Parker scores 55 points, leads Spurs to 1st win

Tony Parker was too busy to even think about how many points he scored. Amare Stoudemire thought he had a couple more than he actually did.

Parker had a career-high 55 points, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, in San Antonio's 129-125 victory at Minnesota on Wednesday night. With the victory, the Spurs avoided their first 0-4 start since 1973 in the ABA.

"I just wanted to win so bad. I was going to try to do everything I can," said Parker, whose previous best was 38 points at Miami in January 2006.

"It's just one of those games. Everything you do, it works. ... Obviously, everybody knows if I make my jump shots, I can do ...

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