NBA Playoffs: Spurs Roll Again in Game 2

Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker each poured in 17 points for the Spurs.

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SAN ANTONIO - The Spurs made sure on Tuesday that the road to the NBA Finals continued to go through San Antonio.

After a convincing Game 1 win over Utah, the Spurs followed it up with a 105-96 Game 2 victory over the Jazz, as they maintained their home-court advantage with a 2-0 series lead.

Tim Duncan had another magnificent performance as he tallied 26 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks.

Carlos Boozer exploded for a game-high 33 points to go along with 15 rebounds, but was the only Utah player at the half in double figures.

Deron Williams had another late-game surge as he scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half, bringing the Jazz within seven in the fourth quarter.

Bruce Bowen drilled a series of treys in the fourth, scoring all nine of his points in the final period to silence Utah's rally.

Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker each poured in 17 points.

Parker also dished out a playoff career-high 14 assists.

The Jazz hope a change of scenery will turn the series around as they host San Antonio Saturday at 8:30 PM ET on ABC.

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