Phoenix ? The San Antonio-Phoenix series was supposed to be a spectacular first-round matchup of potential NBA champions. Instead, it has become a Spurs smackdown.

Tony Parker had a career-high 41 points along with 12 assists, and San Antonio routed the Suns, 115-99, on Friday night to take a 3-0 series lead.

The defending NBA-champion Spurs never trailed in winning their ninth consecutive playoff game and 13th of 14, dating to last season.

No NBA team has come back from 0-3 to win a series. It’s the first three-game losing streak for the Suns this season.