News from March 17.

The NBA named Steve Francis (Hou) and Allen Iverson (Phi) as Players of the
Week.  Francis averaged 20 points, 8.3 assists, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals as
Houston went 3-0.  Iverson averaged 28 points, 6.7 assists, and 4 steals as
New Jersey went 3-0.

Grant Hill (Orl) is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left ankle today
(Tuesday).  He is out for the season.


Por 95, Ind 88  at Ind
Ruben Patterson (Por) had 15 points.
Rasheed Wallace (Por) had 14 points including 4-11 FG, 9 rebounds, and 3
steals.
Arvydas Sabonis (Por) had 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Al Harrington (Ind) had 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) had 31 points including 9-11 FT and 12 rebounds.
Scottie Pippen (Por, sore left knee) and Brad Miller (Ind, sore left foot)
did not play.

Pho 95, Tor 91 OT  at Pho
Shawn Marion (Pho) had 30 points including 4-6 3-pointers, 10 rebounds,
and 3 blocks.
Stephon Marbury (Pho) had 25 points and 7 assists.
Anfernee Hardaway (Pho) had 18 points and 6 rebounds.
Morris Peterson (Tor) had 17 points including 4-12 FG and 4 steals.
Antonio Davis (Tor) had 16 points and 15 rebounds.
Lindsey Hunter (Tor, sore back) and Maceo Baston (Tor, personal reasons)
did not play.

LAL 102, LAC 85  at LAC
Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 42 points on 15-24 FG and 12-15 FT, 7 rebounds,
and 5 assists.
Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 26 points including 9-12 FT, 7 rebounds, and 6
assists.
Andre Miller (LAC) had 15 points and 7 assists.
Cherokee Parks (LAC) had 13 points and 7 rebounds.
Corey Maggette (LAC, sprained left ankle) did not play.