Tony Parker made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:07 remaining, and the Spurs began their title defense with a thrilling 101-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
Parker finished with 23 points and Manu Ginobili scored 20 for San Antonio, which shot 53 percent from the field.
Tim Duncan had 14 points and 13 rebounds for his 14th double-double in a season opener, the most by any player in NBA history.
Monta Ellis scored 26 points for Dallas, and Dirk Nowitzki had 18.
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