SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Tim Duncan had 31 points, 11 rebounds and five blocked shots to lead San Antonio to its 16th straight win over Utah.

The Spurs, who beat the Jazz for the second time in three nights, haven't lost to Utah in four years and the streak hardly appeared in jeopardy this time.

Tony Parker had 13 points and six assists, and Manu Ginobili finished with 12 points and four steals for San Antonio, which allowed just one Utah player to score in double figures.

Andrei Kirilenko led Utah with 10 points.

Suns 99, Rockets 79

PHOENIX (AP) Shawn Marion scored 14 of his 31 points in the third period and Joe Johnson had with 27 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, helping Phoenix break a three-game losing streak.

The loss was the fourth straight for the Rockets, who were without leading scorer and All-Star guard Steve Francis. Francis, who is averaging 16.6 points per game, was suspended for one game without pay for missing the team's flight to Phoenix on Sunday night.

It was the sixth consecutive game that Johnson has scored at least 20 points, second only to the 16-game streak of Orlando's Tracy McGrady.

Yao Ming and Cuttino Mobley topped the Rockets with 16 points each.

Nuggets 116, Trail Blazers 97

DENVER (AP) Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 39 points on 14-of-22 shooting, and Denver ended Portland's four-game winning streak.

The Nuggets pulled away in the second half with runs of 15-6 and 17-5.

Nene added 20 points and Voshon Lenard 13 as Denver posted its third straight win.

Portland, hurt by 24 turnovers, was led by Zach Randolph's 28 points and 11 rebounds.

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