Streaking Hornets Set Team Record

Even the Charlotte Hornets are impressed with themselves these days.

The Hornets won a team-record 10th consecutive game Friday night at Orlando, running the Magic off their homecourt with a 100-82 decision.

Charlotte spotted Orlando a 13-2 lead three minutes into the game, then outscored the Magic, 98-69, in the last 45 minutes.

“I’ve never been involved with a team that won 10 in a row, so this is something special for me,” Charlotte Coach Dave Cowens said.

The Hornets shot 51.8%, the ninth time in the 10-game streak that they’ve been over 50%.

“You’re only as good as you’re last game and the way we won this one, we’re doing pretty good,” said Hornet center Matt Geiger, who had 19 points and six rebounds.

Indiana 96, Milwaukee 76--Rik Smits had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Pacers held the Bucks to 30 points in the second half at Indianapolis.

Dale Davis added 16 points and Reggie Miller had 15 for the Pacers, who connected on 58% of their shots.

Indiana, which has won six of its last eight games, improved its home record to 24-6--fourth-best in the NBA.

Philadelphia 107, Atlanta 86--Allen Iverson scored a season-high 34 points at Philadelphia and the 76ers surpassed last season’s victory total.

The 76ers hadn’t beaten the Hawks since April 6, 1996, losing seven straight. With their 23rd win of the season, the 76ers assured themselves of bettering last year’s 22-60 record.

Detroit 96, Boston 92--Jerry Stackhouse made three free throws and pulled down a rebound in the final minute as the Detroit Pistons overcame an 11-point deficit late in the third quarter at Boston.

The Pistons made 19 of 23 free throws in the fourth quarter, and Joe Dumars finished the scoring with two foul shots with four seconds to play.

Phoenix 101, Golden State 77--Cliff Robinson scored eight of his 22 points during a decisive third-quarter run at Phoenix.

Antonio McDyess scored 20 points, Jason Kidd and Danny Manning had 15 each and Kevin Johnson finished with 10 for the Suns, who have won three straight games and four of their last five.

Utah 110, Vancouver 101--Karl Malone scored 30 points at Salt Lake City and John Stockton added 16 to surpass 15,000 points for his career.

Greg Foster tied his career and season-high with 18 points and Adam Keefe had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Jazz, who won for the 16th time in 17 games.

Malone scored 12 of his points in the last 6:37 after the Grizzlies had tied the score, 88-88.