(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-03-19 13:37

HOUSTON - The Houston Rockets' 22-game winning streak was snapped in a 94-74 loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday in a battle of the NBA's top two teams.

Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) and guard Tony Allen (42) celebrate as Houston Rockets center Luis Scola picks himself up off the floor during the first half of their NBA game in Houston March 18, 2008. [Agencies]

Houston's streak had been the second longest in the NBA. The NBA's longest winning run was 33 games by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers.

Kevin Garnett scored 22 points to pace the Celtics as the Eastern Conference leaders, who have won 13 of their past 14 games, raised their league-best record to 54-13.

The Rockets, who came into the game in sole possession of first place in the Western Conference, dropped to 46-21 and a tie for first with the Los Angeles Lakers.