Kidd’s 14 Turnovers Are Suns’ Undoing

Jason Kidd, the master of the triple-double, had a dubious quadruple-double this time--18 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 14 turnovers.

Kidd’s turnover total tied John Drew’s 22-year-old NBA record as the New York Knicks turned to their trademark tough defense to defeat Phoenix, 90-85, and end the Suns’ seven-game winning streak Friday night.

Afterward, Kidd lashed out at the officiating crew of Joe DeRosa, David Jones and Michael Smith, lacing his criticism with profanity.

“They were terrible. I hope I do get fined,” Kidd said. “. . .We’re not a soft team. We deserve the same calls that the New York Knicks get. . . .”

The Knicks never trailed as they ended the Suns’ string of 17 consecutive homecourt victories against Eastern Conference teams.