But the Bucks raced to an early 14-point lead and the Nets never seriously threatened in bowing, 111-99.

Anderson's layup and free throw made the score 103-98 with 1:20 left and the Nets never threatened.

The Nets fell out of the game in the opening minutes and never threatened a comeback, trailing by as many as 28 points.

But the Spurs scored 9 of the next 11 points to surge ahead, and the Nets did not threatened again.

During the first quarter Sunday, it looked as if the Nets and the Blazers would threaten to break their record.

At times in the second half, the Nets threatened that distinction.

Whenever the Nets threatened, Utah made a big shot.

Lee Mayberry ended the run with a 3-point jumper, and the Nets never threatened after that.

By the end of the third quarter, their lead had grown to 16 points, and the Nets never again threatened.

But by the end of the quarter, the Celtics led by 15 points and the Nets never threatened thereafter.