Leonard has 24, Spurs defense shines in 98-84 win over Suns

Nov 23, 2015, 9:11 PM

Phoenix Suns' Jon Leuer, left, is fouled by San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN ANTONIO — Kawhi Leonard had 24 points and 13 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held the Phoenix Suns to season-low production in a 98-84 victory on Monday night.

Phoenix was averaging 106.5 points per game, but was held to season-lows in the first half (34) and total points and committed a season-high 28 turnovers.

Tony Parker had 20 points and eight assists and Danny Green added 18 points on 4-for-9 shooting on 3-pointers for San Antonio, which is off to an 11-3 start.

Markieff Morris had 28 points and Brandon Knight added 18 points for Phoenix.

LaMarcus Aldridge missed his second straight game with a mild sprain of his left ankle, but the Spurs were able to collect their second victory without their major offseason acquisition.

Phoenix Suns' Ronnie Price (14) tries to drive around San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Phoenix Suns' T.J. Warren, left, and San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, right, scramble for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Phoenix Suns' Jon Leuer, left, is fouled by San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Phoenix Suns' Brandon Knight, left, drives around San Antonio Spurs' Jonathon Simmons, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Phoenix Suns' Brandon Knight (3) hangs in the air after he was fouled by San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) scores over Phoenix Suns defenders Tyson Chandler (4), Brandon Knight (3) and P.J. Tucker (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Phoenix Suns' Alex Len (21) is blocked by San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) and Boban Marjanovic (40) as he tries to score during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) is pressured by Phoenix Suns defenders Jon Leuer (30) and Mirza Teletovic (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 98-84. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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