News from October 30. Memphis signed Michael Dickerson to a 6 year, $34 million contract extension. New Jersey signed Reggie Slater. George Lynch (Cha) underwent surgery on his left foot to repair a fractured 5th metatarsal and is expected to be out at least 8 weeks. Further analysis showed that Eddie Robinson (Chi) will not need surgery on his left big toe and now is only expected to miss 2 weeks. Notes from the opening day rosters: Boston released Kevin Salvadori October 25. San Antonio released Gerald Brown October 30. Sacramento released Jamie Watson and Mario Bennett October 30. Minnesota still has Tom Hammonds on their roster even though Hammonds announced his retirement during the summer as they have not completed his contract buyout yet. Dal 94, Det 87 - at Dal Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 21 points and 7 rebounds. Michael Finley (Dal) had 34 points including 4-6 3-pointers and 6 rebounds. Steve Nash (Dal) had 14 points including 5-15 FG and 11 assists. Ben Wallace (Det) had 6 points and 12 rebounds. Jerry Stackhouse (Det) had 27 points including 12-14 FT, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 turnovers. Adrian Griffin (Dal, back spasms) did not play. NY 93, Was 91 - at NY Latrell Sprewell (NY) had 28 points including 4-7 3-pointers and 5 rebounds. Kurt Thomas (NY) had 14 points including 6-8 FG and 6 rebounds. Allan Houston (NY) had 22 points and 6 rebounds. Michael Jordan (Was) had 19 points including 7-21 FG, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Chris Whitney (Was) had 18 points on 7-10 FG and 4-6 3-pointers. Orl 114, Tor 85 - at Orl Grant Hill (Orl) had 22 points including 9-14 FG and 5 assists. Tracy McGrady (Orl) had 23 points including 4-10 FT and 5 assists. Darrell Armstrong (Orl) had 16 points including 6-7 FG, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Keon Clark (Tor) had 11 points including 5-6 FG and 9 rebounds. Chris Childs (Tor) had 13 points. Orl shot 61.1% (44-72) FG and Tor shot 36% (27-75) FG. Bos 108, Cle 89 - at Cle Paul Pierce (Bos) had 29 points including 12-20 FG and 5 rebounds. Antoine Walker (Bos) had 23 points including 6-20 FG and 4-8 3-pointers, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Joe Johnson (Bos) had 10 points and 7 rebounds. Wesley Person (Cle) had 13 points. Trajan Langdon (Cle) had 13 points and 6 assists. SA 109, LAC 98 - at SA Tim Duncan (SA) had 15 points, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 5 turnovers. Antonio Daniels (SA) had 17 points. Steve Smith (SA) had 19 points. Elton Brand (LAC) had 27 points including 9-10 FT and 7 rebounds. Jeff McInnis (LAC) had 23 points including 9-14 FG, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Den 99, Pho 96 - at Pho Scott Williams (Den) had 12 points and 15 rebounds. Nick Van Exel (Den) had 27 points and 9 assists. James Posey (Den) had 13 points including 5-6 FG, 10 rebounds, and 4 steals. Shawn Marion (Pho) had 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 steals. Tony Delk (Pho) had 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jake Tsakalidis (Pho, sprained right ankle) did not play. Mil 119, Uta 112 OT - at Uta Glenn Robinson (Mil) had 28 points. Sam Cassell (Mil) had 25 points, 11 assists, and 5 steals. Ray Allen (Mil) had 32 points including 4-9 3-pointers and 6 assists. John Stockton (Uta) had 18 points, 14 assists, 3 steals, and 7 turnovers. John Starks (Uta) had 20 points. Hou 89, Atl 84 OT - at Hou Kenny Thomas (Hou) had 13 points and 6 rebounds. Steve Francis (Hou) had 23 points on 6-21 FG, 1-7 3-pointers, and 10-13 FT, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, and 6 turnovers. Cuttino Mobley (Hou) had 21 points including 3-4 3-pointers, 7 rebounds, and 5 turnovers. Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Atl) had 28 points, 18 rebounds, and 6 turnovers. Theo Ratliff (Atl) had 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 blocks. Min 83, Phi 74 - at Min Kevin Garnett (Min) had 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, and 3 steals. Joe Smith (Min) had 15 points including 7-11 FG and 8 rebounds. Chauncey Billups (Min) had 22 points. Derrick Coleman (Phi) had 15 points including 5-15 FG and 11 rebounds. Speedy Claxton (Phi) had 20 points. Allen Iverson (Phi, rehab right elbow) and Aaron McKie (Phi, rehab right shoulder) did not play. NJ 103, Ind 97 - at NJ Keith Van Horn (NJ) had 26 points including 4-7 3-pointers and 7 rebounds. Kerry Kittles (NJ) had 20 points. Jason Kidd (NJ) had 14 points on 3-11 FG and 8-10 FT, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals. Jalen Rose (Ind) had 43 points including 18-27 FG and 6 rebounds. Reggie Miller (Ind) had 20 points and 6 rebounds. Sac 101, Sea 95 - at Sac Predrag Stojakovic (Sac) had 26 points and 9 rebounds. Vlade Divac (Sac) had 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Mike Bibby (Sac) had 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Vin Baker (Sea) had 20 points and 6 rebounds. Gary Payton (Sea) had 18 points including 5-18 FG, 5 rebounds, and 13 assists. LAL 98, Por 87 - at LAL Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 29 points including 9-16 FT, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 blocks. Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. Robert Horry (LAL) had 10 points including 4-6 FG. Rasheed Wallace (Por) had 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Damon Stoudamire (Por) had 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals. Ruben Patterson (Por, suspended) did not play.