News from January 1.
 
Tony Battie (Bos) will be out 6 to 8 weeks with an injured left ankle.
 
 
Min 106, Hou 96 - at Min
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Wally Szczerbiak (Min) had 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Terrell Brandon (Min) had 19 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals.
Chauncey Billups (Min) had 16 points and 9 assists.
Steve Francis (Hou) had 20 points.
Cuttino Mobley (Hou) had 30 points including 14-16 FT.
Kelvin Cato (Hou, sprained left ankle) and Hakeem Olajuwon (Hou, swollen
right knee) did not play.
 
Por 89, Cha 67 - at Por
Rasheed Wallace (Por) had 12 points and 18 rebounds.
Bonzi Wells (Por) had 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Scottie Pippen (Por) had 10 points and 5 rebounds.
Baron Davis (Cha) had 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals.
Jamal Mashburn (Cha) had 12 points.
Elden Campbell (Cha, inflamed right elbow) and Jamaal Magloire (Cha, sore
left foot) did not play.
Por shot 27-30 FT and Cha shot 12-14 FT.