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SAN ANTONIO – Milwaukee is developing a dynamic defence, but the San Antonio Spurs demonstrated how far the young Bucks still have to go. Cubs Jerseys China .Tim Duncan had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 19 points and 14 rebounds and San Antonio rallied in the second half for a 101-95 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday night.Boris Diaw added 14 points, helping the Spurs win their fifth straight against the Bucks.Khris Middleton had 21 points and Jerryd Bayless had 15 points for the Bucks, who lost after defeating Detroit on Saturday.San Antonios fifth straight win at home over Milwaukee started off on a bad note as the Bucks raced to a 24-12 lead 9 minutes in the game.It felt bad that we couldnt score, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili said. We were taking some bad shots, some turnovers; they were really picking us apart at that point. It was looking bad.The Spurs struggled to score in the first half against a Bucks defence that is holding opponents to 44 per cent shooting.Middleton had 12 points in the first half against a San Antonio team that seemed confounded by Milwaukees defensive energy. The Spurs trailed 55-47 while shooting 40 per cent from the field.Actually, when theyre young and theyve changed their team a bit, and their coach, it takes a little while to get used to it, Duncan said. We hadnt seen them. It took a half to get used to what they were doing. And then when we did, we did a much better job; taking care of the ball, moving the ball and luckily we made some shots.San Antonio rallied by holding Milwaukee to 4-for-19 shooting in the third quarter, turning what had been a 12-point deficit into a burgeoning lead.The turnaround was simply due to greater effort, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said.We were more competitive, Popovich said. We were stronger with the ball. We competed harder in the second half than we did in the first half. We made a few more shots, but it was about being more physical and focused.The Spurs forced eight turnovers in the third quarter, sparking an 18-5 run to close the period. Leonard made a pair of free throws with 26.5 seconds remaining in the third to give the Spurs a 69-67 lead, their first lead since midway through the first quarter.For us, in the third quarter, we turned the ball over, Milwaukee coach Jason Kidd said. Were playing the world champs. We know that theyre going to make a run.San Antonio shot 5 for 22 on 3-pointers, but took 17 more free throws and forced Milwaukee into 21 turnovers.TIP-INSBucks: After ranking as low as 21st defensively in the league, Milwaukee has climbed into the top five since Dec. 26. The Bucks were third in the league, allowing 97.0 points per game. … The Bucks held San Antonio to 42 per cent shooting, which is the 17th straight game they have held an opponent to less than 50 per cent. … Milwaukee has not won in San Antonio since Dec. 30, 2008, which represents a five-game skid.Spurs: San Antonio is two games into a six-game homestand before hitting the road for their annual rodeo roadtrip, which consists of eight road games over a three-week period in February. … San Antonio has used 23 different starting lineups in 46 games, which is second only to the New York Knicks (25) this season.STILL GOING STRONGThe return of Patty Mills from off-season shoulder surgery and a healthy Parker have limited Cory Josephs minutes, but the fourth-year point guard is still a valuable asset to Popovich. Joseph did not score and had no assists in 16 minutes, but his defence and hustle helped the Spurs rally in the second half. He had a significant impact, Popovich said. He comes in and he makes it tougher for the other team to score. He gets loose balls, he rebounds, he does everything that helps the team, all the blue-collar kinds of things. He got down and he really made a big contribution, but hardly anyone notices it.DOUBLE DOUBLEDuncan was 9-for-13 shooting and had seven defensive rebounds in picking up his 818th career double-double. He trails Lakers Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbars 885 for fourth all-time.UP NEXTBucks: visit Miami on Tuesday.Spurs: host Charlotte on Wednesday. Ernie Banks Jersey . Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas appeared to be on track to gain election from the Baseball Writers Association of America on Wednesday, and Craig Biggio could join them. Rick Reuschel Jersey . When New Zealand finally held on for an 8-7 win, France No. 8 Imanol Harinordoquy collapsed to the ground, having given every drop of energy he could muster, and lay prone as All Blacks danced around him in celebration. Few critics had given France any chance, but coach Marc Lievremonts team rallied from 8-0 down and came within one kick of taking the lead with 15 minutes remaining, only for flyhalf Francois Trinh-Ducs 49-meter effort to drift wide.TORONTO – Emilio Bonifacio is a Kansas City Royal, Colby Rasmus is on the disabled list and Kevin Pillar and Munenori Kawasaki are up from Triple-A, the first in what could be a series of moves which reflect the harsh truths the Blue Jays face: the season is over and the future is now. „Boni wasnt getting a lot of playing time here and obviously scuffled with the bat,“ said general manager Alex Anthopoulos. „It was also a chance to get Pillar up here as well. I think in the next few days well probably have to make another move with an outfielder; were playing with three right now.“ Expect Anthony Gose to be recalled next, perhaps as early as Thursday. Colby Rasmus has a strained left oblique, suffered on a check swing during an at-bat on Sunday against Oakland. With Melky Cabrera down thanks to lingering knee trouble the Jays need both Pillar and Gose to maintain a complement of four outfielders. Jose Bautista is the mainstay in right field. Two of Pillar, Gose and Rajai Davis would man the other spots on a given night. Pillar arrives on merit. A 32nd round pick two years ago out of California State University Dominguez Hills, hes hit .299 or better at five minor league stops, rocketing through the system. Hes earned respect for „playing the game the right way“ and is described by observers close to the Blue Jays as being „fundamentally sound.“ The latter should be music to a fans ears. „Clearly I could say, and I say that respectfully, we got him wrong,“ said Anthopoulos. „Just because if he has a chance to get to the big leagues you dont wait for the 30th round to select him. You could say that about Mike Piazza and Albert Pujols and Ian Kinsler and all these guys who were late picks.I think its a credit to the player and a credit to player development, both of them, really.“ The math says Pillar was passed over in the 2011 draft almost 1,000 times. Its a staggering number. Dont doubt Pillar remembers. Scouts say none of his tools stand out but emulating the work ethic of his baseball hero, Cal Ripken Jr., Pillar has met each challenge with success. „Being drafted in the 32nd round after wwhat I at least thought was a successful college career even though it was the Division II level, theres definitely a chip on my shoulder to prove that they may have got it wrong in the draft, that the system may not be perfect,“ said Pillar. Allen Webster Jersey. „Going in, naturally, I was already a little upset. I carried that chip on my shoulder.“ The Bonifacio trade came together after he was placed on waivers and claimed by Kansas City. The Jays will receive a cash consideration or a player in return and the two sides have about a month to work out the specifics. Bonifacios tenure in Toronto ends. In a way, it doesnt feel as if his tenure really began. He struggled offensively and defensively out of the gate, never putting together consistently good at bats and failing to stake claim to second base, which could have been his. With just a .258 on-base percentage, Bonifacios speed was rendered irrelevant and a strength of his – the stolen base – never materialized. He was thrown out six times in only 18 attempts. „Its one of those things, I mean you try everything and stuff doesnt come your way,“ said Jose Reyes, one of Bonifacios good friends on the club. „Boni is a guy whos hard working. He comes here early everyday, working to try to get better. For him, hes the guy if hes going to play he needs to play everyday. As a baseball player, when people tell you this is your position and youre going to play everyday there that puts your confidence level up. Its hard when you come to the ballpark and you dont know if youre going to be in the lineup or where youre going to play. Thats just me talking.“ DRABEK PROMOTED TO BUFFALO Right-hander Kyle Drabek, building up arm strength as he recovers from a second Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery, has been promoted to the Triple-A Bisons. In 10 appearances, eight starts, at two minor league stops (Single-A Dunedin and Double-A New Hampshire,) Drabek has a 2.83 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 28 2/3 innings. Drabek joins one-time Blue Jays rotation mate Drew Hutchison with the Bisons. Hutchison, like Drabek, is recovering from Tommy John surgery and both are expected to return to the majors before the season ends. ‚ ‚ ‚