News from January 1.

Portland activated Scottie Pippen and placed Zach Randolph on IR with a
sprained right ankle.


LAC 112, Por 97 - at LAC
Elton Brand (LAC) had 16 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 steals.
Jeff McInnis (LAC) had 23 points including 10-15 FG and 9 assists.
Quentin Richardson (LAC) had 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Ruben Patterson (Por) had 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals.
Damon Stoudamire (Por) had 25 points and 6 assists.
LAC shot 57.9% (44-76) FG and Por shot 47.1% (41-87) FG.
Lamar Odom (LAC, sprained right wrist) and Michael Olowokandi (LAC, food
poisoning) did not play.