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NBA-DeRozan inspires Raptors to close win over Spurs

Dec 10 (The Sports Xchange) - Guard DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points and added six assists to help the Toronto Raptors defeat the San Antonio Spurs 97-94 on Wednesday.

The Raptors (14-9) were never behind and had a seven-point advantage at the half, leading by as many as 13 at one stage as they won a second contest in a row to end a four-game winning streak for the Spurs (18-5).

The Spurs cut the lead to three late in the fourth quarter but got no closer as Toronto shot 57.8 percent from the field.

Guard Kyle Lowry scored 19 points and added eight assists for Toronto.