News from January 5. Starting January 5, teams could begin signing players to 10-day contracts. The guaranteed contract date (when non-guaranteed contracts become guaranteed for the rest of the season) is January 10. Philadelphia announced that they will retired Charles Barkley's #34 on March 30. Barkley played for Philadelphia from 84-85 to 91-92. Atlanta signed Andy Panko to a 10-day contract. Boston released Milt Palacio. Charlotte activated Eddie Robinson and placed Tim James on IR with tendinitis in both knees. Cleveland released Larry Robinson. Golden State signed Bill Curley to a 10-day contract. New Jersey activated Keith Van Horn and placed Soumalia Samake on IR with left knee tendinitis. New York released Pete Mickeal. Philadelphia activated Pepe Sanchez and placed Matt Geiger on IR with sore right knee. Phoenix released Elliot Perry. Dal 115, Tor 105 - at Tor Michael Finley (Dal) had 20 points. Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 29 points including 9-10 FT and 11 rebounds. Steve Nash (Dal) had 27 points including 12-16 FG, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 turnovers. Corliss Williamson (Tor) had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Vince Carter (Tor) had 33 points including 12-16 FT and 8 rebounds. Courtney Alexander (Dal, flu) and Antonio Davis (Tor, strained left groin) did not play. Cha 86, LAC 73 - at LAC Eddie Robinson (Cha) had 21 points including 10-15 FG, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Elden Campbell (Cha) had 19 points including 7-11 FT, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks. David Wesley (Cha) had 17 points including 6-21 FG and 5 steals. Lamar Odom (LAC) had 23 points including 7-11 FT and 7 rebounds. Jeff McInnis (LAC) had 14 points. Jamal Mashburn (Cha, inflammed left knee), Keyon Dooling (LAC, gastro intestinal infection), and Corey Maggette (LAC, upper respiratory infection) did not play. Por 119, Mil 115 - at Por Rasheed Wallace (Por) had 14 points on a perfect 5-5 FG and 4-4 FT, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Bonzi Wells (Por) had 25 points including 10-17 FG and 5 rebounds. Steve Smith (Por) had 26 points including 15-16 FT. Glenn Robinson (Mil) had 26 points and 7 rebounds. Tim Thomas (Mil) had 39 points including 13-21 FG and 8-10 3-pointers. Sam Cassell (Mil) had 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists. Por shot 62.1% (41-66) FG and Mil shot 48.8% (40-82) FG. Phi 121, Sea 89 - at Phi Allen Iverson (Phi) had 41 points and 3 steals. Toni Kukoc (Phi) had 19 points including 8-9 FG. Todd MacCulloch (Phi) had 12 points on 6-9 FG in 12 minutes. Rashard Lewis (Sea) had 14 points. Gary Payton (Sea) had 12 points on 5-15 FG and 9 assists. Phi shot 52.8% (47-89) FG and Sea shot 41.7% (35-84) FG. GS 100, Bos 88 - at Bos Antawn Jamison (GS) had 25 points on 7-20 FG and 11-12 FT and 14 rebounds. Marc Jackson (GS) had 15 points and 12 rebounds. Mookie Blaylock (GS) had 9 points, 9 rebounds, and 13 assists. Larry Hughes (GS) had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Antoine Walker (Bos) had 17 points including 8-21 FG, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks. Paul Pierce (Bos) had 36 points including 9-13 FT and 8 rebounds. Kenny Anderson (Bos) had 17 points including 6-9 FG and 3-3 3-pointers, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. Erick Dampier (GS, left knee surgery) and Adonal Foyle (GS, stress fracture right tibia) did not play. Den 100, Uta 87 - at Den Antonio McDyess (Den) had 31 points including 9-12 FT, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks. Voshon Lenard (Den) had 13 points. Nick Van Exel (Den) had 25 points on 11-19 FG, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 steals. Karl Malone (Uta) had 33 points including 11-14 FT and 5 rebounds. John Stockton (Uta) had 14 points including 5-15 FG, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists. John Starks (Uta, suspended) did not play. Pho 108, Van 76 - at Pho Shawn Marion (Pho) had 23 points including 10-13 FG and 10 rebounds. Jason Kidd (Pho) had 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists. Tony Delk (Pho) had 23 points and 3 steals. Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Van) had 14 points including 4-11 FG and 7 rebounds. Mike Bibby (Van) had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, and 5 turnovers. Pho shot 50% (43-86) FG and Van shot 31% (26-84) FG. Ind 93, Sac 91 OT - at Sac Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) had 20 points, 16 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 6 turnovers. Reggie Miller (Ind) had 18 points and 7 rebounds. Jalen Rose (Ind) had 19 points and 5 rebounds. Chris Webber (Sac) had 51 points, 26 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Vlade Divac (Sac) had 13 points and 8 rebounds.