Spurs sitting Duncan as Warriors attempt to make history

By foxsports
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio star Tim Duncan has been ruled out for the Spurs' game against Golden State.

Duncan, who turns 40 on April 25, is resting after playing back-to-back games. He had four points in 19 minutes in a 112-101 loss to the Warriors on Thursday and 21 points in 35 minutes in Friday's 102-98 loss at Denver.

The Spurs are trying to stay undefeated at home. The Warriors are looking to match the NBA record for most victories in a season.

San Antonio also will be without Boris Diaw, who has a sore muscle on his right side. Coach Gregg Popovich said David West will start Sunday night with Diaw and Duncan out.

The Warriors are resting Leandro Barbosa, but coach Steve Kerr said the rest of the roster is available.