Despite reeling off a five-game win streak after a 4-6 start to the season, the Spurs aren't exactly celebrating. They know of their five recent victories, only one came against a team with a winning record.

"We really shouldn't care that much about winning five in a row," guard Manu Ginobili said. "It's always good. It helps your confidence, and of course your standings, but we still believe we've got a long way to go. We can still improve so much."

The Spurs, who finally have all of their stars back in the lineup now that Ginobili has return from a strained groin, extended their win streak Sunday with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers, a team off to a dismal start and now languishing in talk of bringing back former star Allen Iverson.

Stiffer competition is on the horizon. San Antonio has its second extended rest period of the early season and won't play again until Thursday when it plays host to Boston.

Denver comes to town on Saturday, followed by a one-game road trip to Salt Lake City. The Spurs are already 0-2 against the Jazz.

SPURS 97, 76ers 89: San Antonio limited Philadelphia to 39.3 percent shooting and 26.3 percent (5-of-19) from the three-point line. The Spurs led by nine at halftime and maintained a similar lead most of the game. Tim Duncan continued his steady play with 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting and six rebounds. Manu Ginobili had eight points, two assists, a steal and a block in his return from injury. Forward DeJuan Blair came off the bench for a double-double (11 points, 10 rebounds).

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