Spurs guard Tony Parker has followed teammate Manu Ginobili's lead and adjusted to his role as a reserve.

Parker, who has struggled with injuries this season, is averaging 19 points per game against Dallas in the playoffs.

He has accepted his role coming off the bench as San Antonio has opted to start George Hill.

"If Manu could do it all those times," Parker said, "then I can."

Of the 110 playoff games Ginobili has played in, he's started only 35 of them.

Parker had been a starter for nine years.