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Mills will shine in play-offs: Longley

Lee Gaskin Luc Longley expects Patty Mills to thrive in the NBA play-off atmosphere and take his game to another level.

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Experienced Spurs go to 2-1 lead against Golden State

Tim Duncan and Tony Parker

Andrew Bogut was plagued by early fouls and his sharpshooters Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were off target as the Golden State Warriors fell to the San Antonio Spurs 102-92 in game three of their...

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Spurs down depleted Lakers

San Antonio San Antonio's star trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili combined for 53 points Sunday to lead the Spurs to a 91-79 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in their NBA playoff opener, while...

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Miami leads NBA playoffs series

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LeBron James and the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat opened their playoff campaign in regal style on Sunday with a wire-to-wire 110-87 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Mills has chance to shine for Spurs

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 24:  Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs high fives Matt Bonner #15 after scoring against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at US Airways Center on February 24, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona.  The Spurs defeated the Suns 97-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Canberra's Patty Mills can expect more game time for San Antonio Spurs after Tony Parker's injury.

Mills not ready to throw in the towel

Patty Mills

While Patrick Mills is probably the best Canberran to ever take to a basketball court, extended playing time in the US National Basketball Association has been hard to come by.

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King James rules court with even more power

Lebron James

Since winning his third most valuable player award, first NBA championship, a finals MVP and a second gold medal, LeBron James is no longer chasing his contemporaries.

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Baynes earning his Spurs

Aron Baynes

Roy Ward Baynes is on a mission and doesn't want his NBA career to be about a name on a singlet.

Irving joins the All-Stars

Kyrie Irving

Basketball Kyrie Irving will become the first Australian-born basketballer to play in the NBA All-Star game.

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Mills feels thrill of Spurs title tilt

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Roy Ward Patty Mills enjoyed seeing in the new year as a member of a San Antonio Spurs squad pushing for the NBA championship.

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Mills hopes to ring in the new year

Fierce competitor: Australia's Patty Mills (left) is helping San Antonio push for an NBA title.

Roy Ward, Dallas On January 1 last year, Patty Mills was in China and uncertain if he would get back to the NBA.

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Spurs spoil Nowitzki's season debut

Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks defends against San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker.

Los Angeles San Antonio Spurs pound German star's Dallas Mavericks by big margin.

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Spurs fined by NBA for resting stars

New York NBA commissioner David Stern slapped the San Antonio Spurs with a $US250,000 ($A240,000) fine after the club rested a number of their top players in a game against the Miami Heat on Thursday.

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Real deal Knicks vanquish Spurs

New York Knicks' Jason Kidd, left, talks to teammate Raymond Felton during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, in San Antonio. New York won 104-100. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

San Antonio: Raymond Felton scored 25 points as the New York Knicks rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-100 on Thursday to remain the only undefeated team in the NBA.

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Olympics spurs on Mills in NBA mission

Patty Mills

Chris Dutton He missed out on Olympic Games bling but Patrick Mills and the San Antonio Spurs are on a mission to ''achieve greatness'' and believe they have the firepower to win an NBA championship ring.

Mills facing a battle for court time with Spurs

Patty Mills made his debut for the San Antonio Spurs. Getty Images

Paul Suttor, Paul Zalunardo SAN Antonio went close to the NBA title last season but were run down by Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals.

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Canberra Olympians primed for bright futures

15TH AUGUST- 2012 -SPORT -STORY DAVID POLKINGHORNE- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS.
Caroline Buchanan relaxes at home , after competing in the London Olympics.

David Polkinghorne Canberra's Patty Mills believes he's now ready to lead an NBA team after his heroics at the Olympics Games.

Thunder edge Spurs to reach NBA finals

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant had 34 points and 14 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a spot in the NBA finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-99 on Wednesday night.

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Mills will bring Spurs form to Games: coach

Justin Chadwick Australia coach Brett Brown predicts the career of Patty Mills will continue to soar after the star guard's successful stint at NBA powerhouse San Antonio Spurs.

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Mills at best for Olympic hoopla

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Roy Ward Australian Boomers coach Brett Brown believes point guard Patty Mills is in career-best shape heading into the London Olympics.