TORONTO, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Richard Jefferson scored 20 points and Kerry Kittles added 19 as the New Jersey Nets won their team-record 12th straight, 91-72 over the Toronto Raptors.
The undermanned Raptors are coached by Frank's mentor, Kevin O'Neill. But Lawrence Frank and the Nets are treating all opponents rudely -- even ones whose coaches he admires.
Jason Kidd contributed 11 points and 15 assists for New Jersey, which improved to 11-0 under Frank and extended its team-record road winning streak to six games.
Frank was a assistant under O'Neill at Marquette and Tennessee from 1992-96.
The Nets scored the game's first seven points and never trailed as they stretched their NBA record for consecutive wins following a five-game losing streak.
New Jersey had a 75-67 advantage with just under eight minutes remaining before Aaron Williams made three straight baskets to trigger a 14-0 run that put away the game.
Donyell Marshall had 17 points and 13 rebounds to pace Toronto, which was missing injured starters Vince Carter and Jalen Rose.
