News from October 15.

Courtney Alexander (NO) suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during
Tuesday's NO-Orl game.  He is expected to be out 6 months.

Miami released Joe Crispin.

Boston released Eddie Elisma October 6.  [thanks to Jed Tai]


Preseason games
Tor 90, Min 76  at Moline, Illinois
Chris Bosh (Tor) had 16 points.
Antonio Davis (Tor) had 10 points and 10 rebounds including 6 offensive.
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 14 points and 9 rebounds.
Troy Hudson (Min) had 10 points and 6 assists.

Det 123, Bos 95  at Det
Chucky Atkins (Det) had 17 points including 5-7 FG.
Chauncey Billups (Det) had 23 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5
turnovers.
Paul Pierce (Bos) had 20 points.
Antoine Walker (Bos) had 16 points.
Det shot 61.4% (43-70) FG and Bos shot 39.5% (32-81) FG.

Den 100, Ind 93  at Ind
Voshon Lenard (Den) had 20 points.
Earl Boykins (Den) had 15 points and 5 assists.
Ron Artest (Ind) had 28 points including 13-17 FT.
Jamaal Tinsley (Ind) had 14 points and 7 assists.

GS 88, Sea 71  at GS
Avery Johnson (GS) had 16 points including 7-10 FG.
Erick Dampier (GS) had 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Brent Barry (Sea) had 16 points.
Rashard Lewis (Sea) had 11 points including 3-9 FG and 5 rebounds.
GS shot 49.3% (35-71) FG and Sea shot 31% (22-71) FG.