The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-107 on Friday. The Clippers eliminated the Spurs in the first round of last year's playoffs.

The Spurs are hoping the addition of LaMarcus Aldridge makes a difference in the playoffs this season.

"This is good for us," Aldridge said. "It makes us focus at the end of the game; not be so easy. I thought our guys played well down the stretch."

Aldridge shot 11 for 18 and grabbed 11 defensive rebounds in matching his season high for points.

"It was huge, it was huge," Parker said. "I felt like we really saw the LaMarcus we're going to need if we're going to make any kind of run."