76ers Extend Hawks’ Losing Streak to 11

Marc Jackson made two free throws with 1.2 seconds remaining and Allen Iverson stole Atlanta’s ensuing inbounds pass as Philadelphia held on for a 98-97 victory Saturday night at Atlanta that extended the Hawks’ losing streak to 11 games.

Iverson, who made all 13 of his free-throw attempts, scored 33 points but was only three of 19 from the field in the second half.

After Tom Gugliotta’s 20-foot shot from the right baseline gave the Hawks their first lead since midway through the fourth quarter, Chris Webber’s awkward pass caused Iverson to fall down near midcourt. Instead of being called for traveling, Iverson quickly hopped up and drove the lane before passing to Jackson, who was fouled by Al Harrington.

“I can’t explain it,” Iverson said. “I got the ball and I was getting ready to take off. I don’t know. I guess I was moving too fast for myself and I just fell down. But when I hit the floor I still had control of the ball. I jumped back up.”

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Orlando 105, New Jersey 81 -- Steve Francis scored 26 points and rookie backcourt mate Jameer Nelson added a career-high 22 at East Rutherford, N.J., as the Magic blew out the Nets.

Nelson, further entrenched in the Orlando starting lineup after Doug Christie was put on the injured list, made seven of nine shots. Christie has bone spurs in his left ankle.

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Phoenix 129, Portland 116 -- Shawn Marion had 26 points and nine rebounds at Phoenix as the Suns routed the Trail Blazers for the third time this season.

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Milwaukee 95, Chicago 87 -- Desmond Mason scored 20 points and the Bucks defeated the Bulls in Milwaukee for the 14th consecutive time.

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Washington 86, Charlotte 84 -- Laron Profit tipped in Juan Dixon’s miss with 3.1 seconds to play at Charlotte, N.C., to give the Wizards the victory.