Duncan, Ginobili and Parker to miss Heat game

San Antonio's top 3 scorers all healthy scratches

Published On: Nov 29 2012 04:51:47 PM EST   Updated On: Nov 29 2012 05:12:06 PM EST
San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat NBA Matchup
MIAMI -

Too bad they don't give refunds to fans hoping to see a match-up of the Heat's Big 3 vs. the Spurs Big 3.

Tonight's scheduled face-off at the American Airlines Arena was scratched even before tip-off when the Spurs sent their top three players back home to Texas.

Following their win over Orlando on Wednesday, San Antonio allowed Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili to fly back to the Lone Star State for extra rest before their Saturday game vs. Memphis.

All three players, who lead the Spurs in scoring, are healthy.

San Antonio, playing in their 12th road game in November, will now face LeBron James and the defending NBA champion Heat with only nine players.

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