News from December 12.

Denver suspended head coach Dan Issel for 4 games for his ethnic and
profanity laced remark made to a fan following Tuesday's Den-Cha game.
Issel apologized for his actions.

Minnesota activated William Avery and placed Felipe Lopez on IR with a
bruised left hip.

Seattle placed Calvin Booth on IR with a sprained right ankle.


SA 108, Tor 95 - at SA
Tim Duncan (SA) had 28 points and 13 rebounds.
Tony Parker (SA) had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Steve Smith (SA) had 17 points including 7-11 FG.
Keon Clark (Tor) had 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Alvin Williams (Tor) had 16 points including 7-11 FG and 7 assists.
SA shot 17-22 FT and Tor shot 3-7 FT.
Danny Ferry (SA, lower back spasms) and Antonio Davis (Tor, sore left 
knee) did not play.

Pho 114, Sac 88 - at Pho
Shawn Marion (Pho) had 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Anfernee Hardaway (Pho) had 19 points and 5 steals.
Tony Delk (Pho) had 21 points and 5 rebounds.
John Wallace (Pho) had 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Chris Webber (Sac) had 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Mike Bibby (Sac) had 15 points and 5 assists.
Tom Gugliotta (Pho, left quadricep strain) did not play.

Min 98, Uta 87 - at Uta
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 24 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 6 turnovers.
Joe Smith (Min) had 15 points including 7-9 FG.
Terrell Brandon (Min) had 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Karl Malone (Uta) had 20 points and 3 steals.
DeShawn Stevenson (Uta) had 16 points.

Was 82, Mia 80 - at Was
Michael Jordan (Was) had 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Christian Laettner (Was) had 13 points.
Richard Hamilton (Was) had 23 points.
Jim Jackson (Mia) had 18 points.
LaPhonso Ellis (Mia) had 15 points and 5 rebounds.

LAC 114, Sea 94 - at LAC
Elton Brand (LAC) had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Jeff McInnis (LAC) had 19 points and 6 assists.
Quentin Richardson (LAC) had 23 points including 5-9 3-pointers.
Gary Payton (Sea) had 14 points and 7 assists.
Brent Barry (Sea) had 18 points and 5 rebounds.
LAC shot 54.1% (46-85) FG and Sea shot 42.7% (35-82) FG.