Tony Parker puts in 27 points as San Antonio Spurs best Pelicans NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Tony Parker struck for 27 points on 9-of-15 shooting Monday, igniting the San Antonio Spurs over New Orleans 101-95. Parker also handed out seven assists and Tim Duncan provided 18 points with nine rebounds as Western Conference-leading San Antonio recorded a fifth straight win and eighth in nine games. Manu Ginobili netted 14 points in his return from a two-game injury absence (hamstring). Kawhi Leonard helped out with 13 points with six rebounds. The Pelicans dropped a sixth straight despite 22 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and two blocks from Anthony Davis. Brian Roberts contributed 19 points for New Orleans.