Sacramento Stops SuperSonic Streak

Rookie Jason Williams made a three-point shot to key a 9-0 run in overtime Wednesday night and the Sacramento Kings defeated the previously unbeaten Seattle SuperSonics, 109-106, at Seattle.

The Kings were playing their third game in three nights, but the strain didn’t show in overtime. After Gary Payton gave Seattle a 96-94 lead, a dunk by Chris Webber tied the score before Williams, a rookie from Florida, made his three-point basket.

Vlade Divac followed with a short hook and Webber scored on a reverse dunk for a 103-96 advantage with two minutes left.

The SuperSonics, who got 34 points from Payton, could get no closer than three points the rest of the way as their six-game winning streak ended.

Webber led the Kings with 23 points.

Minnesota 116, Houston 102--Stephon Marbury scored a career-high 40 points to go with 12 assists and the Timberwolves played a near-flawless second half at Minneapolis.

Miami 91, Detroit 80--Tim Hardaway had 29 points and nine assists at Auburn Hills, Mich., as the Heat won its fourth in a row.

Orlando 96, Washington 85--Nick Anderson scored 26 points and the Magic held the Wizards to 34 points in the second half at Orlando.

Phoenix 79, San Antonio 76--Jason Kidd had 14 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists at San Antonio for his second triple-double in three nights.

Milwaukee 91, Chicago 83--Terrell Brandon scored nine of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Bucks at Milwaukee.

Portland 100, Denver 85--Walt Williams made five three-point shots, including two late in the fourth quarter, and scored 17 points to lead the Trail Blazers at Portland.

Golden State 96, Charlotte 87--Bimbo Coles scored 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter at Oakland as the Warriors won their third in a row.

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