The Milwaukee Bucks three-game winning streak ended with a 112-98 loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in Monday's NBA action.

The Spurs led 23-18 at the end of the first quarter and never looked back, with Tim Duncan pouring in 24 points and Matt Bonner adding 23 for the victors.

Rudy Gay scored 24 points and hauled down eight rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies posted a 116-105 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Tyreke Evans fired in a game-high 28 points for the Kings, who slipped to their fourth straight defeat.

The Portland Trail Blazers dominated the Chicago Bulls on their way to a 122-98 victory, with LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Oden netting 24 points apiece for the winners.

The Los Angeles Clippers were made to work hard for their win though, eventually edging out the Minnesota Timberwolves 91-87.

Al Thornton led the way with 31 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who had been trailing 51-48 at the halfway point.