Parker's 42 powers Spurs past Thunder

French guard returns to premier form against league's best team

SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker wasn't playing for an All-Star invitation. He made a strong case just the same.

Putting together his most dazzling game in three years - and doing it against the NBA's hottest team, no less - Parker scored 42 points and became the all-time franchise assists leader for the San Antonio Spurs in a 107-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.