News from December 27.

Chicago named assistant coach Jim Boylan as head coach for the rest of the
season.

Brent Barry (SA) suffered a torn plantaris muscle in his left calf and is
expected to be out 10 to 14 days.

Denver released Jelani McCoy.


Cle 88, Dal 81  at Dal
LeBron James (Cle) had 24 points including 5-10 FT, 8 rebounds, 7 assists,
and 3 steals.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cle) had 18 points and 11 rebounds including 5
offensive.
Larry Hughes (Cle) had 17 points and 9 rebounds.
Josh Howard (Dal) had 19 points and 7 rebounds.
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 19 points including 6-17 FG and 20 rebounds.

Bos 104, Sea 96  at Sea
Paul Pierce (Bos) had 37 points including 5-7 3-pointers and 10-11 FT and
6 rebounds.
Kevin Garnett (Bos) had 23 points on 8-22 FG and 7-11 FT and 14 rebounds
including 6 offensive.
Eddie House (Bos) had 13 points.
Kevin Durant (Sea) had 25 points and 5 rebounds.
Delonte West (Sea) had 19 points including 6-8 FG and 8 assists.

Pho 108, LAC 88  at LAC
Grant Hill (Pho) had 16 points including 7-10 FG and 3 blocks.
Amare Stoudemite (Pho) had 30 points on 11-14 FG and 81-0 FT, 15 rebounds,
and 4 blocks.
Leandro Barbosa (Pho) had 16 points and 6 assists.
Corey Maggette (LAC) had 21 points and 5 rebounds.
Al Thornton (LAC) had 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Tim Thomas (LAC, sprained left knee) did not play.