News from December 25.

Phoenix released Sharrod Ford.

Miami activated Dorell Wright and placed Gerald Fitch on IL.


Det 85, SA 70  at Det
Rasheed Wallace (Det) had 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Ben Wallace (Det) had 10 points and 21 rebounds including 7 offensive.
Chauncey Billups (Det) had 20 points including 6-17 FG and 6 rebounds.
Tim Duncan (SA) had 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Tony Parker (SA) had 19 points and 3 steals.
Det out-rebounded SA 57-30 including 18-6 offensive.

Mia 97, LAL 92  at Mia
Shaquille O'Neal (Mia) had 18 points, 17 rebounds including 6 offensive,
and 6 turnovers.
Dwyane Wade (Mia) had 18 points on 5-15 FG and 8-13 FT and 5 assists.
Gary Payton (Mia) had 21 points including 9-11 FG.
Lamar Odom (LAL) had 14 points, 16 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 37 points including 13-19 FT, 8 rebounds, and 6
assists.