Spurs fend off late New Jersey surge

SAN ANTONIO: Both Tim Duncan and Tony Parker scored 21 points for San Antonio, who fended off a late surge from New Jersey to win 92-78 on Thursday in the NBA.

The Spurs’ cause was not helped when David Robinson left in the third quarter with a strained lower back, an injury that has plagued the former MVP all season.  Kenyon Martin was the highest scorer for New Jersey with 19 points.  Nets All-Star guard Jason Kidd, rumoured to be eyeing a move to San Antonio when his contract expires, had a forgettable night, notching just 11 points.  In Chicago, both Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler shone as the Bulls beat Golden State 119-105 to end the Warriors’ six-match winning streak.  Curry had 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Chandler had 23 and 14.  Jalen Rose added 21 points, all of them after the intermission.  It was Chicago’s 22nd win of the season, one more than all of last year.  In Portland, the Philadelphia 76ers held the host Blazers to fewer than 20 points in all four quarters in a lopsided 88-60 victory.  Allen Iverson had no trouble scoring, notching 36 points for Philadelphia on 13-for-23 shooting.