For all the talk about the NBA's new defensive rules, for all the confusion about 3-2 zones and three-second calls, the Spurs' philosophy has remained the same.

Take away their inside game, then they'll look outside.

The Spurs made 11 3-pointers to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-98 in their season opener Tuesday night before a crowd of 16,803 at the Alamodome.

With Tim Duncan double- or triple-teamed most of the game, the Spurs did most of their damage from the perimeter.

The Spurs' 11 3-pointers matched their high from last season.