News from April 25.

The NBA fined Cuttino Mobley (Sac) $15,000 for making an obscene gesture
towards fans at the end of Saturday's Sea-Sac game.

The NBA fined Avery Johnson (Dal) $10,000 for failing to leave the court
in a timely manner following Saturday's Dal-Hou game.

Monta Ellis (high school senior, Jackson Lanier HS (Miss.), guard) declared
himself eligible for the NBA draft.


Hou 113, Dal 111  at Dal
Tracy McGrady (Hou) had 28 points including the game winning long jumper
with 2.2 seconds left, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks.
Yao Ming (Hou) had 33 points including 13-14 FG and 8 rebounds.
Jon Barry (Hou) had 16 points including 4-6 3-pointers.
Josh Howard (Dal) had 17 points and 8 rebounds.
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 26 points including 10-12 FT.
Hou leads the series 2-0.

Ind 82, Bos 79  at Bos
Stephen Jackson (Ind) had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) had 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Reggie Miller (Ind) had 28 points, 5 assists, and 5 turnovers.
Antoine Walker (Bos) had 19 points and 7 rebounds.
Paul Pierce (Bos) had 33 points on 9-16 FG and 13-15 FT, 7 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Ind out-scored Bos 18-10 in the 4th quarter.
Jamaal Tinsley (Ind, bruised left foot) did not play.
The series is tied 1-1.