Spurs rebound to beat Rockets 121-96, but lose Parker
SAN ANTONIO — In the midst of a resounding and redemptive victory, the Spurs’ celebration came to an abrupt stop when Tony Parker was carried off the court with what appeared to be a serious left leg injury.
Kawhi Leonard had 34 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and San Antonio battled through the loss of Parker to beat the Houston Rockets 121-96 on Wednesday night and even the Western Conference semifinals at one game apiece.
Parker departed with 8:43 remaining. Spurs officials said the 16-year veteran will undergo an MRI on Thursday morning and will update his status after, but San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said following the game that “it’s not good.”
Teammate Manu Ginobili said Parker was still hurting and unable to put any weight on his left leg after the game.