NBA ROUNDUP : Suns Get Even, End Spurs’ 10-Game Winning Streak

One of the streaks had to end, and this time it was San Antonio’s.

Danny Ainge scored a season-high 26 points, 15 on three-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns ended the Spurs’ franchise-record 10-game winning streak with a 125-110 victory Friday night at Phoenix.

The Spurs also ended the Suns’ club-record and NBA season-best 14-game winning streak on Jan. 3 with a controversial 114-113 overtime victory. The Suns unsuccessfully protested that game, claiming San Antonio had six players on the court in the last second of regulation.

“We didn’t expect to win them all,” said John Lucas, who lost for the third time in 18 games since taking over as Spur coach on Dec. 18.

Charles Barkley had 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Suns. Kevin Johnson also had 21 points.

Boston 116, Orlando 105-- Kevin McHale scored seven consecutive points to erase a 97-90 deficit in the final two minutes of regulation, and the Celtics went on to beat the Magic in overtime at Orlando after Shaquille O’Neal fouled out.

Reggie Lewis, who had 28 points, made a jump shot with 5.3 seconds to play in regulation to send the game into overtime.

O’Neal had 26 points and 13 rebounds before fouling out 27 seconds into overtime.

Detroit 112, Minnesota 103--Joe Dumars scored 28 points at Detroit as the Pistons increased the Timberwolves’ losing streak to six games.

Christian Laettner had 22 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota.

Philadelphia 92, Washington 86--Armon Gilliam scored 17 points as the 76ers defeated the Bullets at Philadelphia.

Sacramento 130, Dallas 120--The Kings dealt the Mavericks their 35th loss in 38 games as Lionel Simmons had 35 points at Sacramento.