News from November 19. The NBA named Kevin Garnett (Min) and Allen Iverson (Phi) as Players of the Week. Garnett averaged 24.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 6 assists as Minnestoa went 2-1. Iverson averaged 26.3 points and 3.3 steals as Philadelphia went 4-0. Charlotte activated Jerome Moiso and released Eldridge Recasner. Memphis signed Rodney Buford and placed Antonis Fotsis on IR with tendinitis in his right knee. Minnesota completed their buyout agreement with Tom Hammonds and announced his retirement. Den 99, NJ 96 OT - at Den Raef LaFrentz (Den) had 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. Nick Van Exel (Den) had 30 points and 8 assists. James Posey (Den) had 6 points including 2-8 FG, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Keyon Martin (NJ) had 28 points including 12-17 FG, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Richard Jefferson (NJ) had 13 points and 8 rebounds. Sac 113, Hou 77 - at Sac Predrag Stojakovic (Sac) had 25 points including 11-17 FG and 6 rebounds. Scot Pollard (Sac) had 12 points and 14 rebounds. Doug Christie (Sac) had 23 points including 9-16 FG, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kenny Thomas (Hou) had 12 points and 7 rebounds. Steve Francis (Hou) had 18 points and 6 assists. Sac shot 52.2% (48-92) FG and Hou shot 35.6% (26-73) FG. Sac shot 10-13 FT and Hou shot 22-27 FT.