Spurs Clinch Top Spot in West

The San Antonio Spurs claimed the top seed in the Western Conference by routing the Portland Trail Blazers 124-89 behind 18 points each from Tim Duncan and Danny Green.

Tony Parker on Monday finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Spurs who won their eighth consecutive game.

A total of 13 different San Antonio players scored points in Monday's contest at the AT&T Center arena.

San Antonio secured the top spot in the West and the team is tied with Chicago for the best record in the National Basketball Association.

Wesley Matthews scored a game-high 24 points and J.J. Hickson finished with 14 for the Trail Blazers, who have lost six consecutive games.

San Antonio scored eight of the final 10 points in the third to lead 91-65 heading into the final quarter.

Portland cut the lead to 20, but the Spurs answered with a 12-0 run to take a dominating 103-71 lead with eight minutes remaining.