News from January 27.

Sunday was the date by which the coaches for the All-Star game was
deterimined.  Sacramento has the best record in the West, but Rick Adelman
coached the All-Star game last year and, thus, is ineligible for this
year's game.  Dallas has the 2nd best record in the West and Don Nelson
and his staff are the coaches for the Western team.  [Congrats, Nellie!]
New Jersey has the best record in the East and Byron Scott and his staff
are the coaches for the Eastern team.


Phi 93, LAL 87 - at Phi
Derrick Coleman (Phi) had 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Dikembe Mutonbo (Phi) had 13 points including 6-8 FG and 18 rebounds.
Allen Iverson (Phi) had 29 points including 10-29 FG.
Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 20 points.
Aaron McKie (Phi, left ankle and Achilles sprain) did not play.

Tor 106, Orl 97 - at Tor
Antonio Davis (Tor) had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Vince Carter (Tor) had 32 points and 7 rebounds.
Keon Clark (Tor) had 20 points on 10-16 FG and 6 rebounds.
Darrell Armstrong (Orl) had 20 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
Tracy McGrady (Orl) had 27 points and 10 rebounds.