Richardson Leads Suns

Quentin Richardson made eight three-point baskets and scored 37 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 121-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night at Portland, Ore.

Richardson matched his career high for made three-pointers, set against Boston last February.

The Suns improve to 14-3 after their loss Friday to Minnesota ended a nine-game winning streak. Shawn Marion had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Suns.The Trail Blazers were led by Zach Randolph with 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Sacramento 119, Boston 105 -- Peja Stojakovic had 27 points, including six three-pointers, and the host Kings used a 12-0 third-quarter to run to earn their fifth straight victory.

Paul Pierce had 16 points but none in the second half for the Celtics, who blew an 18-point lead after one quarter as the Kings won for the 11th time in 12 games.