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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies dominance at home could only be outdone by the San Antonio Spurs dominance over the Grizzlies.Memphis saw its 22-game regular season home-winning streak snapped by the Spurs on Friday night as San Antonio won its ninth straight over the Grizzlies 107-101 behind a triple-double from Tim Duncan.Manu Ginobili led Spurs scorers with 17 points, while the 38-year-old Duncan recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, the fourth triple-double in his career.Thats something very hard to accomplish when youre 38 and in a tough game that is not one of those games that ends up 138-129, Ginobili said of Duncans feat. Its something very hard to do.Danny Green added 16 points, while Tony Parker matched Duncans 14 points. Cory Joseph had 12 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter to thwart several Memphis rallies.The victory was another example of methodical execution by the Spurs as they built an early lead and never trailed in the game. Defensively, Duncan and Matt Bonner stymied Memphis inside game enough that, while Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 28 points and 12 rebounds, frontcourt mate Zach Randolph managed only 10 points on 4 of 11 shooting and eight rebounds.Tim Duncan and Matty played just impressive, outstanding defence, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. Those are two guys that are really hardcore. .Those two guys were magnificent.Mike Conley had 23 points and 10 assists for Memphis, which dropped its second straight. Tayshaun Prince finished with 20, connecting on 8 of 11 shots, including all four from outside the arc.I dont care how many times they beat us before, Gasol said. I felt we were going to get them. But, you know, it didnt go that way.While San Antonio shot 48 per cent for the game, the Spurs were 14 of 25 from 3-point range, including Ginobili hitting all five of his shots. The Spurs 3-pointers came each time Memphis threatened the Spurs lead.We spotted them too many points, Memphis coach Dave Joerger said, later adding: We stood and held the ball too much. We were kind of in a hurry offensively and didnt screen hard enough to get guys open.Memphis was within five in the third, but consecutive 3-pointers from Marco Belinelli and Ginobili, extended the lead back to double digits. Memphis tried to make another run in the fourth, but Joseph, playing for Parker, who suffered a mild calf strain in the third, scored six early points to prevent any significant run by Memphis. Even the Grizzlies nine unanswered points down the stretch wasnt enough to overtake San Antonio.Weve been lucky to come out on top because I think every game we play, nothings a blowout, Duncan said of the series. Its not like were running away from them. Its a battle back and forth, and weve just made more shots than they have.___TIP-INS:Spurs: San Antonios nine straight wins over Memphis, includes sweeps of last years series and the 2013 Western Conference Finals. ... Bonner started at centre for San Antonio, his seventh start of the season. ... The triple-double was Duncans first in the regular season since Nov. 11, 2010 at Golden State.Grizzlies: Gasol played 40 minutes after being listed as questionable before the game with a right knee bone bruise suffered in Wednesday loss at Houston. .. .The loss was the first regular-season defeat for Memphis since losing to Dallas on Feb. 5.PARKER PROBLEM: Parker left the game in the third quarter with a mild strain of his left hamstring and did not return. Spurs officials did not have an update on his condition after the game.BONNER BONANZA: Not only did Bonner cause problems for Randolph defensively, the 6-foot-10 forward/centre posed problems for Memphis, connecting on 3 of 6 from outside the arc. Matty is just somebody who will do what you want him to do, Popovich said. If you tell him to jumper higher, hes going to jump higher, even though he cant. Hes that kind of guy.UP NEXT:Spurs: Host Timberwolves on Saturday.Grizzlies: Host Heat on Sunday. Kevin Garnett Jersey . - A week after a late-game debacle on defence, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed they can finish. Taj Gibson Jersey . The 31-year-old, a two-time CFL lineman of the year, was among the most coveted free agents on the market. 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His performances have sparked a debate about where his international future lies.Every day leading up to the eve of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, TSN.ca will be previewing one of the eight participating groups. Today, the previews continue with Group B featuring Pedro Rodriguez and the defending champions Spain, Arturo Vidal and Chile, Robin van Persies Netherlands and Australia with Tim Cahill. Check back on Wednesday for Group C. Winners of the 2008 Euro, the 2010 World Cup and 2012 Euro, Spain looks to win an unprecendted fourth-straight major title and to become the first European team to win the World Cup on South American soil. Can a star-studded roster featuring Xavi Hernandez, Sergio Ramos, Andres Iniesta and Juan Mata accomplish arguably the greatest feat in football history? Click here for the Spain team preview Arturo Vidal isnt at 100 per cent. Can Alexis Sanchez and Chile surrvive a competitive group without the straw that stirs the drink in their midfield running at full steam? Click here for the Chile team preview With one of the most offensively gifted teams in the entire field, scoring goals shouldnt be a problem for the Netherlands.dddddddddddd Still, similarly skilled Dutch teams have failed to put it all together at this level in the past. Can Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder, Jordy Classie and the rest of the 2010 runners-up finally get over the hump? Click here for the Netherlands team preview At number-56 in the world, the Socceroos are the lowest-ranked team in the entire World Cup field. Is Australia out of its element in Brazil or will its scrappiness be enough to prove that it can hang with the big boys? 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