NBA Roundup : Adams Sets Record, Then Beats Blazers

Michael Adams, who earlier set an NBA record for most consecutive games with at least one successful three-point shot, sank a three-pointer with 43 seconds left in overtime Thursday night at Denver to give the Nuggets a 116-115 victory over Portland, ending the Trail Blazers’ nine-game winning streak.

Adams, who had 29 points, broke the record in the third period by hitting a three-pointer for the 24th straight game. Boston’s Danny Ainge had a record 23-game streak earlier this season.

Detroit 102, Cleveland 99--Adrian Dantley scored 20 points, and Vinnie Johnson added 12 of his 16 points in the final period as the Pistons defeated the Cavaliers at Richfield, Ohio.

It was the fifth consecutive victory for Detroit and left the Pistons just 1 1/2 games behind the Boston Celtics in the battle for the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Indiana 99, Washington 94--Vern Fleming scored 22 points, including the final five in the game, to push the Pacers past the Bullets at Indianapolis.

Washington took a 95-94 lead with 1:13 remaining on a John Williams three-point play. Fleming hit a basket with 48 seconds left and followed with three free throws as the Pacers ended a three-game losing streak.

Houston 115, Seattle 106--Allen Leavell scored 18 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Rockets over the SuperSonics at Houston.

Houston, which won its third straight game, took the lead for good, 81-79, with one second left in the third quarter on Joe Barry Carroll’s 18-footer, then led by as many as 20 points in the final period.