News from December 11.

Cuttino Mobley (NY) announced his retirement from the NBA.  Recent tests
showed that a heart disease that Mobley has has gotten worse and to
continue to play would be dangerous.

Chris Wilcox (OKC) is expected to be out 10 to 14 days with a dislocated
left ring finger.

Oklahoma City recalled Steven Hill from the NBADL.

Charlotte activated Ryan Hollins and Gerald Wallace and placed Raja Bell,
Boris Diaw, and Sean Singletary (traded players) on IL.


Dal 95, Cha 90  at Dal
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Jason Kidd (Dal) had 12 points, 7 assists, and 3 steals.
Jason Terry (Dal) had 26 points.
Emeka Okafor (Cha) had 27 points including 12-17 FG, 17 rebounds, and 3
blocks.
Raymond Felton (Cha) had 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals.
Gerald Wallace (Cha, personal reasons) did not play.

Bos 122, Was 88  at Was
Paul Pierce (Bos) had 22 points including 12-12 FT, 6 rebounds, and 8
assists.
Kevin Garnett (Bos) had 11 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5
turnovers.
Ray Allen (Bos) had 22 points including 4-7 3-pointers.
Caron Butler (Was) had 19 points.
Juan Dixon (Was) had 17 points and 7 assists.

Uta 97, Por 88  at Uta
Paul Millsap (Uta) had 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Mehmet Okur (Uta) had 27 points including 9-14 FG and 10 rebounds.
Deron Williams (Uta) had 14 points including 5-16 FG, 5 rebounds, and 11
assists.
LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) had 22 points and 6 rebounds.
Brandon Roy (Por) had 33 points and 8 rebounds.


Schedule for Friday, December 12  (All times Central)
  Philadelphia @ Cleveland      6:30 pm
  Atlanta @ Miami               6:30 pm
  Toronto @ New Jersey          6:30 pm
  New Orleans @ Boston          7:00 pm  ESPN
  Indiana @ Detroit             7:00 pm
  Chicago @ Memphis             7:00 pm
  San Antonio @ Minnesota       7:00 pm
  Orlando @ Phoenix             8:00 pm
  LA Clippers @ Portland        9:00 pm
  Houston @ Golden State        9:30 pm  ESPN
  Sacramento @ LA Lakers        9:30 pm


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