News from October 17.

Allan Houston (NY) announced his retirement from the NBA.

Marcus Banks (Bos) has a stress fracture in his left leg and is expected
to be out at least 6 weeks.

Charlotte released Marcus Campbell and Matt Nelson.

Golden State released Mamadou N'diaye.

Philadelphia released Herve Lamizana.

Sacramento released Erik Daniels and Rickey Paulding.


Cha 94, Atl 88  at Cha
Melvin Ely (Cha) had 18 points and 11 rebounds including 5 offensive.
Brevin Knight (Cha) had 22 points and 7 assists.
Emeka Okafor (Cha) had 12 points and 6 rebounds.
Al Harrington (Atl) had 21 points and 6 turnovers.
Zaza Pachulia (Atl) had 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Min 97, Chi 89  at Chi
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.
Eddie Griffin (Min) had 15 points and 9 rebounds.
Richie Frahm (Min) had 12 points including 3-9 FG and 5 assists.
Kirk Hinrich (Chi) had 19 points.
Andres Nocioni (Chi) had 10 points including 4-11 FG and 7 rebounds.

Hou 93, Sea 85  at Laredo, Texas
Stromile Swift (Hou) had 17 points including 9-12 FT and 5 rebounds.
Luther Head (Hou) had 13 points including 3-4 3-pointers and 5 assists.
Ryan Bowen (Hou) had 12 points including 5-6 FG.
Rashard Lewis (Sea) had 14 points.
Ray Allen (Sea) had 14 points.

Pho 106, Uta 95  at Uta
James Jones (Pho) had 18 points including 4-7 3-pointers.
Shawn Marion (Pho) had 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Raja Bell (Pho) had 20 points including 4-7 3-pointers.
Andrei Kirilenko (Uta) had 18 points including 10-11 FT.
Robert Whaley (Uta) had 11 points.