EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. ? In a league dominated by sky-scraping athletes, Lawrence Frank scored one for short people.

Frank set the NBA record for the best start to a coaching career by winning his 10th straight game and Jason Kidd posted his 58th career triple-double, leading the New Jersey Nets to a 98-92 win Wednesday night over the Atlanta Hawks.

“We’re happy we got the win,” said the 33-year-old Frank, who wasn’t good enough to make his high school team, in large part because he was too small at 5-foot-7.

The win was the Nets’ 11th straight overall, tying the franchise record set in 1982-83.

Frank had shared the record for best coaching start with Kurt Rambis of the 1998-99 Los Angeles Lakers and Buddy Jeannette of the 1947-48 Baltimore Bullets.

Kidd didn’t downplay the feat at all.

“It’s unbelievable,” said Kidd, who finished with 15 points, a team-high 13 rebounds and 10 assists.

Blazers 101, Clippers 86

Portland, Ore. — Zach Randolph scored 17 points and 10 rebounds after being out of the starting lineup for the first time this season.

Magic 90, Jazz 77

Orlando, Fla. — Tracy McGrady scored 17 of his 43 points in the third quarter for his second straight 40-point game, and Orlando snapped an eight-game losing streak. Juwan Howard added 20 points and nine rebounds, and Gordan Giricek had 15 points. The Magic also ended a five-game losing streak at home.

Mavericks 114, Cavaliers 98

Cleveland — Michael Finley scored 23 points, and Steve Nash added 20 and 10 assists, leading Dallas past Cleveland. Scott Williams went 7-for-8 from the field in the 14-year veteran’s first start for Dallas.

Spurs 86, Raptors 82

Toronto — Tim Duncan scored 26 points and tied a season-high with 21 rebounds as San Antonio won its sixth straight.

Pistons 102, Bucks 98

Auburn Hills, Mich. — Richard Hamilton scored 23 points, and Chauncey Billups added 20 as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak. Corliss Williamson scored 15 points, and Ben Wallace added 11 points, 15 rebounds and eight blocks as the Pistons won for the first time since Feb. 2.

Lakers 100, Warriors 99

Oakland, Calif. — Kobe Bryant scored 35 points, and Shaquille O’Neal capped a dominant game by blocking Clifford Robinson’s shot in the final second. O’Neal had 31 points and 16 rebounds, while Gary Payton was ejected in the third quarter for fighting with Golden State’s Speedy Claxton.

Hornets 120, Wizards 98

New Orleans — Jamal Mashburn scored 26 points while Baron Davis had 23 points and 13 assists, leading New Orleans.