News from January 28. The NBA announced the reserves for the All-Star game, as selected by the coaches in each conference. The reserves for the West are Shaquille O'Neal (LAL), Eddie Jones (LAL), Latrell Sprewell (GS), Clyde Drexler (Hou), Tom Gugliotta (Min), Mitch Richmond (Sac), and Karl Malone (Uta). The reserves for the East are Alonzo Mourning (Mia), Tim Hardaway (Mia), Christian Laettner (Atl), Dikembe Mutombo (Atl), Glen Rice (Cha), Terrell Brandon (Cle), and Vin Baker (Mil). Dallas suspended Chris Gatling for one game for insubordination. The LA Clippers activated Stanley Roberts and placed Dwayne Schintizus on IR with a strained lower back. Charlotte signed Eric Leckner to a 10-day contract. San Antonio signed Darrin Hancock and Jamie Feick to a 10-day contracts. Indiana activated Duane Ferrell and placed Vincent Askew on IR with cartilage damage in both knees. Askew will undergo surgery today (Wednesday). Miami signed Willie Anderson for the rest of the season. Dan Majerle (Mia) and Gary Grant (Mia) will undergo back surgery Thursday and are expected to be out 2 months. Will Perdue (SA) is expected to be out at least 1 week with a fractured orbit bone near his right eye. Philadelphia activated Derrick Coleman and placed Mark Hendrickson on IR with a lumbar spine sprain. LAL 102, Dal 83 - at Dal Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 31 points including 5-10 FT and 10 rebounds. Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 12 points. Nick Van Exel (LAL) had 19 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Jamal Mashburn (Dal) had 26 points. Jim Jackson (Dal) had 10 points including 3-10 FG, 6 assists, and 3 steals. LAL shot 50.6% (41-81) FG and Dal shot 39.2% (31-79) FG. Robert Horry (LAL, sprained left ankle), Sam Cassell (Dal, bruised left thigh), and Chris Gatling (Dal, suspended) did not play. NY 109, Bos 107 - at NY Charles Oakley (NY) had 20 points including 10-15 FG and 14 rebounds. Patrick Ewing (NY) had 18 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 blocks. Allan Houston (NY) had 25 points including 10-15 FG and 4-8 3-pointers. Eric Williams (Bos) had 20 points including 9-14 FG. Antoine Walker (Bos) had 27 points and 16 rebounds. Buck Williams (NY, death in family), Dana Barros (Bos, sore left ankle), and Greg Minor (Bos, sore right foot) did not play. Atl 112, LAC 96 - at LAC Christian Laettner (Atl) had 16 points including 7-10 FG and 8 rebounds. Dikembe Mutombo (Atl) had 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 blocks. Mookie Blaylock (Atl) had 34 points including 13-18 FG and 7-11 3-pointers, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Loy Vaught (LAC) had 12 points and 6 rebounds. Darrick Martin (LAC) had 20 points including 6-9 FG and 3-4 3-pointers. Brent Barry (LAC, sprained left ankle) did not play. Tor 120, Por 84 - at Tor Walt Williams (Tor) had 24 points including 6-9 3-pointers, 6 assists, and 5 blocks. Marcus Camby (Tor) had 18 points and 6 rebounds. Doug Christie (Tor) had 33 points on 10-13 FG and 11-11 FT, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Chris Dudley (Por) had 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Isaiah Rider (Por) had 16 points including 6-18 FG, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Tor shot 50% (41-82) FG and Por shot 38.8% (33-85) FG. Carlos Rogers (Tor, death in family) and Sharone Wright (Tor, strained lower back) did not play. Sac 91, Min 88 - at Min Corliss Williamson (Sac) had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Olden Polynice (Sac) had 16 points and 9 rebounds. Mitch Richmond (Sac) had 28 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals, and 5 turnovers. Tom Gugliotta (Min) had 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 turnovers. Doug West (Min) had 15 points and 7 rebounds. Billy Owens (Sac, sprained right ankle) and Stephon Marbury (Min, bruised right thigh) did not play. Det 93, Mil 84 - at Mil Grant Hill (Det) had 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Otis Thorpe (Det) had 10 points and 9 rebounds. Lindsey Hunter (Det) had 17 points. Vin Baker (Mil) had 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Elliot Perry (Mil) had 16 points including 3-4 3-pointers. Chi 111, Van 96 - at Van Scottie Pippen (Chi) had 24 points including 10-15 FG and 10 rebounds. Michael Jordan (Chi) had 28 points including 12-19 FG and 4 steals. Jason Caffey (Chi) had 19 points. Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Van) had 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 turnovers. Bryant Reeves (Van) had 18 points and 12 rebounds. Was 102, Orl 82 - at Was Juwan Howard (Was) had 26 points including 12-19 FG, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Chris Webber (Was) had 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists. Tracy Murray (Was) had 18 points and 6 rebounds. Rony Seikaly (Orl) had 21 points and 5 rebounds. Anfernee Hardaway (Orl) had 22 points and 5 assists. Uta 114, Den 99 - at Uta Karl Malone (Uta) had 28 points including 8-11 FT, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jeff Hornacek (Uta) had 27 points including 101-4 FG and 5-5 3-pointers, 5 assists, and 4 steals. John Stockton (Uta) had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. LaPhonso Ellis (Den) had 23 points including 9-26 FG and 5 rebounds. Mark Jackson (Den) had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. Bryant Stith (Den, foot injury) did not play. Cha 98, Ind 97 - at Ind Vlade Divac (Cha) had 14 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks. Glen Rice (Cha) had 30 points and 5 rebounds. Tony Smith (Cha) had 12 points including 4-6 FG and 3-3 3-pointers and 7 assists. Reggie Millers (Ind) had 26 points and 5 assists. Antonio Davis (Ind) had 18 points including 8-11 FG and 6 rebounds. Muggsy Bogues (Cha, sore left knee), Anthony Mason (Cha, sprained toe), and Travis Best (Ind, sprained toe) did not play. Cle 84, NJ 62 - at NJ Bobby Phills (Cle) had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals. Bob Sura (Cle) had 15 points including 6-9 FG, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks, and 4 steals. Terrell Brandon (Cle) had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals. Kendall Gill (NJ) had 19 points and 7 turnovers. Jayson Williams (NJ) had 8 points including 3-16 FG and 12 rebounds. Cle shot 42.7% (32-75) FG and NJ shot 30% (21-70) FG. Robert Pack (NJ, sprained left ankle) did not play.