News from January 29.

The NBA announced the Kelvin Cato (Por) will replace Tim Duncan (SA) in
the Rookie Game for All-Star Saturday.  Duncan is participating in the
All-Star game.
 
Seattle placed Jerome Kersey on IR with a separated left shoulder and 
activated James Cotton.  Kersey suffered the injury during Wednesday's 
Uta-Sea game and is expected to be out 6 weeks.
 
Phoenix released Brooks Thompson.

Charlotte activated Bobby Phills.

Orlando released Vernon Maxwell.

Cleveland released Tony Dumas.

Orlando activated Anfernee Hardaway.


Sea 109, GS 97 - at Sea
Vin Baker (Sea) had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Detlef Schrempf (Sea) had 18 points including 6-7 FG and 6 assists.
Gary Payton (Sea) had 30 points and 8 assists.
Dale Ellis (Sea) had 18 points including 4-7 3-pointers.
Donyell Marshall (GS) had 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Tony Delk (GS) had 16 points and 3 steals.
Felton Spencer (GS, hip flexor) did not play.

Orl 95, Hou 88 - at Hou
Horace Grant (Orl) had 11 points and 15 rebounds.
Nick Anderson (Orl) had 15 points and 7 rebounds.
Darrell Armstrong (Orl) had 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Clyde Drexler (Hou) had 14 points and 8 rebounds.
Matt Bullard (Hou) had 20 points including 4-6 3-pointers.
Rony Seikaly (Orl, sprained left ankle) did not play.

Atl 109, Phi 99 OT - at Atl
Steve Smith (Atl) had 33 points and 6 assists.
Mookie Blaylock (Atl) had 17 points, 7 rebounds, 13 assists, and 5 steals
in 50 minutes.
Alan Henderson (Atl) had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Tim Thomas (Phi) had 19 points including 3-4 3-pointers.
Derrick Coleman (Phi) had 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Chi 100, Por 87 - at Por
Scottie Pippen (Chi) had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Dennis Rodman (Chi) had 6 points and 20 rebounds.
Ron Harper (Chi) had 17 points.
Michael Jordan (Chi) had 29 points and 5 rebounds.
Rasheed Wallace (Por) had 28 points including 12-18 FG and 5 rebounds.
Isaiah Rider (Por) had 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Tor 84, Den 80 - at Den
Marcus Camby (Tor) had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Doug Christie (Tor) had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, and 5 turnovers.
Damon Stoudamire (Tor) had 22 points including 11-12 FT, 5 rebounds, and 5
assists.
LaPhonso Ellis (Den) had 18 points and 5 rebounds.
Danny Fortson (Den) had 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.
Tracy McGrady (Tor, mild right ankle sprain) did not play.

Mil 115, NY 112 OT - at NY
Glenn Robinson (Mil) had 39 points on 15-26 FG and 8-10 FT.
Ray Allen (Mil) had 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Terrell Brandon (Mil) had 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Allan Houston (NY) had 28 points including 12-12 FT.
John Starks (NY) had 32 points including 9-12 3-pointers and 5 turnovers.
Chris Childs (NY, concussion) did not play.

Min 112, Van 106 - at Van
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 18 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, and 6 blocks.
Sam Mitchell (Min) had 21 points and 5 rebounds.
Stephon Marbury (Min) had 31 points, 9 assists, 4 steals, and 5 turnovers.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Van) had 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 blocks.
Otis Thorpe (Van) had 20 points including 9-13 FG and 13 rebounds.
Tom Gugliotta (Min, sprained left knee) did not play.