Duncan came out to set a screen, and Parker made a sharp change of direction, slipping past Duncan and driving toward the paint.
But McDyess, who was a step behind, quickly shifted over to cut him off.
Parker drove deeper with the ball, but just as he was about to shoot, he suddenly fired a pass to the corner.
Bowen caught the ball with no time to make any adjustments.
The young Marion was exceptionally athletic with an incredible wingspan. Having built his career on defense, he definitely had the potential to become a DPOY.
The basketball traced a high arc through the air and dropped into the hoop.
Bowen let out an excited roar.
The Spurs' bench on the sideline erupted in cheers.
The only exception was Popovich, who, standing on the sideline, simply clapped twice and showed no other reaction.
He glanced at the scoreboard.
77 to 69. The Spurs were still trailing by 8 points.
The game had reached the fourth quarter.
The third quarter had been the turning point.
