News from April 8.

The NBA fined Tim Thomas (NY) $7,500 for criticizing the refs during
Tuesday's Ind-NY game.

Sacramento activated Bobby Jackson and placed Gerald Wallace on IR with a
sprained left foot.

Kris Humphries (freshman, Minnesota, forward) and Harvey Thomas (junior, 
Baylor, forward) declared themselves eligible for the NBA draft.


Dal 117, Uta 94  at Dal
Antoine Walker (Dal) had 15 points including 6-9 FG.
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 27 points on 7-10 FG and 11-11 FT.
Antawn Jamison (Dal) had 25 points and 9 rebounds.
Raja Bell (Uta) had 18 points.
Maurice Williams (Uta) had 17 points on 7-9 FG and 3-4 3-pointers.

Min 94, Sac 86  at Sac
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 24 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
Sam Cassell (Min) had 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.
Wally Szczerbiak (Min) had 12 points and 5 rebounds.
Chris Webber (Sac) had 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.
Mike Bibby (Sac) had 19 points, 7 assists, and 3 steals.

NJ 101, Orl 81  at NJ
Richard Jefferson (NJ) had 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Kerry Kittles (NJ) had 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Brian Scalabrine (NJ) had 15 points including 6-9 FG and 7 rebounds.
Juwan Howard (Orl) had 21 points and 6 rebounds.
Drew Gooden (Orl) had 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Steven Hunter (Orl, eye infection) did not play.