Cleveland ? New Jersey’s interim head coach has a his very own NBA record.

Not bad for a kid who couldn’t even make his high school basketball team.

Lawrence Frank improved to 9-0 since taking over the Nets, who got 27 points from Kerry Kittles and won their 10th straight game Wednesday night, 105-85, over Cleveland.

Frank, a fresh-faced 33-year-old who doesn’t look much older than some ballboys, tied the league mark for the best start as a coach shared by Kurt Rambis (Los Angeles Lakers, 1998-99) and Buddy Jeannette (Baltimore Bullets, 1947-48).

In less than three weeks on the job, Frank has been the perfect coach for the Nets — literally — and shares a record the game’s icons would envy.

“Naismith, Wooden … all of them would be proud of him,” Nets guard Jason Kidd said. “He doesn’t like the attention, but the team is happy for him.”

Kittles scored all his points in the second half for the Nets, who hate to the see the All-Star break arrive.

In addition to Frank remaining unbeaten since getting the job when Byron Scott was fired Jan. 26, New Jersey (31-20) set or tied several records.

The Nets became just the second team in league history to win 10 straight games by more than 10 points, tying a mark set by the 1946-47 Washington Capitals coached by Red Auerbach.

New Jersey also tied a team mark with its fifth straight road win, and the Nets’ 10-game winning streak is their second-longest ever.

New Jersey interim coach Lawrence Frank gives instructions to his team in the second quarter. The Nets won their ninth straight game under Frank -- and 10th straight overall -- to tie an NBA record for consecutive wins to start a coaching career. New Jersey beat Cleveland, 105-85, Wednesday in Cleveland.

Underscoring their turnaround under Frank, the Nets became just the second team to follow a five-game losing streak by winning 10 in a row. The Denver Nuggets did that in 1977-78.

But the postgame focus was on Frank, who wasn’t good enough to make his high school team in Teaneck, N.J., but is the talk of the town now.

The self-deprecating Frank said the Nets are responsible for his sublime start.

“The players deserve all the credit,” he said.

76ers 113, Wizards 88

Philadelphia — Allen Iverson scored 25 points and Philadelphia gave interim coach Chris Ford a successful debut with a victory over Washington. The Sixers fired Randy Ayers Monday, just 52 games into his first season after taking over for Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown, who now coaches Detroit. Ford, who led Boston to division titles in 1991 and ’92, was promoted from assistant for the rest of the season. Juan Dixon scored 21 points for Washington, which had won two straight.

Heat 111, Magic 98

Orlando, Fla. — Dwyane Wade scored 27 points, Rafer Alston added a season-high 23, and Miami snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over Orlando. Lamar Odom had 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Brian Grant added 16 points, and Rasual Butler tied his season high with 12. The Heat outrebounded Orlando 46-24, with their starters holding a 42-13 advantage. Grant grabbed 12 rebounds and Wade a season-high 10.

Kings 96, Pistons 94

Auburn Hills, Mich. — Peja Stojakovic’s jumper with 0.4 seconds left lifted Sacramento over Detroit. Mike Bibby scored 26 and Stojakovic had 25 points for the Western Conference-leading Kings, who have won seven of eight and five straight on the road. Brad Miller added 18 points and 15 rebounds. Richard Hamilton scored 27 for the Pistons, who head into the All-Star break with a season-high five-game losing streak. Ben Wallace tied a season high with 17 points, and grabbed 19 rebounds.

Grizzlies 110, Clippers 102

Memphis, Tenn. — Pau Gasol had 22 points and eight rebounds, sending Memphis to a victory over Los Angeles. Five players scored in double figures for the surprising Grizzlies (30-22), who withstood a fourth-quarter rally and increased their franchise record for wins. Memphis won for the fifth time in six games, and the Grizzlies are 19-7 at home. Elton Brand had 24 points and 15 rebounds as the Clippers, lost their fourth straight.

Hornets 106, Knicks 98

New Orleans — Baron Davis had 29 points and a career-high six steals, leading New Orleans past New York. Darrell Armstrong scored all nine of his points on three-pointers in the fourth quarter, and Jamal Mashburn scored 19 for New Orleans, which had lost five of six. Stephon Marbury led New York with 29 points and 10 assists. Penny Hardaway came off the bench to score 19 for the Knicks, who head into the All-Star break on a two-game losing skid.

T’wolves 77, Jazz 66

Salt Lake City — Kevin Garnett scored 17 points and pulled down 12 rebounds for his 14th straight double-double to lead Minnesota past Utah. Sam Cassell, nearly ejected late in the third quarter, finished with 24 points and seven assists for Minnesota. Fred Hoiberg scored all the points in a 10-4 run as the Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Rockets 102, Lakers 87

Houston — Yao Ming had 29 points and 11 rebounds, outplaying Shaquille O’Neal to lead Houston over Los Angeles. The Rockets pulled away in the fourth quarter behind Yao, who scored 11 of Houston’s last 15 points in the final 6:12. He hit five free throws and three field goals, including a hook over O’Neal. O’Neal, who finished with 24 points and nine rebounds, fouled out with 3:20 to play. Kobe Bryant came off the injured list and scored 14 points for the Lakers. Gary Payton had 19.

Warriors 110, Suns 99

Oakland, Calif. — Brian Cardinal scored 23 of his career-best 32 points in the first half, and Speedy Claxton had 19 points and a career-best 13 assists in Golden State’s victory over Phoenix. Amare Stoudemire had a season-high 33 points and nine rebounds for the Suns, who fell behind by 24 points early in their fifth straight loss.