News from January 28.

The NBA named Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) and Allen Iverson (Phi) as Players of the
Week.  Nowitzki averaged 29.5 points and 9.8 rebounds as Dallas went 4-0.
Iverson averaged 37 points as Philadelphia went 3-1.

New Jersey signed Anthony Johnson and Donny Marshall for the rest of the
season.

Utah signed Rusty LaRue to a 10-day contract and placed John Crotty on IR 
with left knee tendinitis.


Mem 119, LAC 115 OT - at Mem
Pau Gasol (Mem) had 23 points including 9-15 FG, 10 rebounds, 6 assists,
and 4 blocks.
Shane Battier (Mem) had 20 points and 9 rebounds.
Brevin Knight (Mem) had 19 points including 9-11 FT, 6 rebounds, and 15
assists.
Stromile Swift (Mem) had 22 points including 9-14 FG and 3 blocks.
Elton Brand (Mem) had 26 points including 11-16 FG, 10 rebounds, and 5
blocks.
Michael Olowokandi (LAC) had 27 points and 8 rebounds.
Jeff McInnis (LAC) had 16 points and 8 assists.
Mem shot 29-40 FT and LAC shot 16-19 FT.
Jason Williams (Mem, ingrown toenails) did not play.

Uta 101, Mia 89 - at Uta
Karl Malone (Uta) had 19 points and 5 turnovers.
Jarron Collins (Uta) had 18 points including 12-13 FT.
Bryon Russell (Uta) had 20 points including 3-4 3-pointers and 3 steals.
Rod Strickland (Mia) had 16 points and 5 assists.
Brian Grant (Mia) had 12 points and 5 rebounds.
Uta shot 54.5% (30-55) FG and Mia shot 41.3% (33-80) FG.
Uta shot 36-44 FT and Mia shot 18-21 FT.
Alonzo Mourning (Mia, flu) did not play.