News from January 10.

The NBA named Bruce Bowen (SA) and Chris Bosh (Tor) as Players of the Week.
Bowen averaged 17.3 points as San Antonio went 3-0.  Bosh averaged 20.5
points and 13 rebounds as Toronto went 3-1.

TRADE: Sacramento traded Doug Christie to Orlando for Cuttino Mobley and
Michael Bradley.

Minnesota signed John Thomas to a 10-day contract and placed Mark Madsen on
IR with a fractured left thumb.

New Jersey signed Kaniel Dickens to a 10-day contract.

Atlanta signed Obinna Ekezie to a 10-day contract and placed Kevin Willis on
IR with a strained lower back.


Uta 97, SA 96  at Uta
Carlos Boozer (Uta) had 13 points.
Keith McLeod (Uta) had 18 points.
Mehmet Okur (Uta) had 23 points on 7-11 FG, 9-10 FT, and the game winning
putback layup at the buzzer and 11 rebounds including 7 offensive.
Tim Duncan (SA) had 24 points including 8-10 FT and 13 rebounds.
Tony Parker (SA) had 20 points on 7-11 FG and 5-10 FT and 5 assists.
Matt Harpring (Uta, inflamed right knee) and Raja Bell (Uta, inflamed right
knee) did not play.

Por 109, Phi 100  at Phi
Zach Randolph (Por) had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.
Damon Stoudamire (Por) had 22 points including 5-10 3-pointers and 7
assists.
Nick Van Exel (Por) had 28 points including 8-13 3-pointers and 5 assists.
Andre Iguodala (Phi) had 22 points and 7 rebounds including 5 offensive.
Allen Iverson (Phi) had 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Brian Skinner (Phi, flu like symptoms) did not play.

LAL 105, Min 96  at Min
Chris Mihm (LAL) had 14 points, 17 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 31 points including 6-11 3-pointers and 5 turnovers.
Chucky Atkins (LAL) had 23 points including 4-10 3-pointers, 7 rebounds, and
7 assists.
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 23 points including 13-16 FT, 13 rebounds, and 7
assists.
Troy Hudson (Min) had 20 points and 6 assists.
Sam Cassell (Min, strained right hamstring) did not play.

Chi 94, GS 85  at Chi
Othella Harrington (Chi) had 20 points including 9-13 FG and 5 assists.
Kirk Hinrich (Chi) had 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Tyson Chandler (Chi) had 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Mike Dunleavy (GS) had 19 points.
Speedy Claxton (GS) had 24 points including 9-14 FT, 8 assists, 3 steals,
and 5 turnovers.
Chi shot 45.7% (37-81) FG and GS shot 32.9% (25-76) FG.
Jason Richardson (GS, sprained left ankle) did not play.

Bos 119, Orl 101  at Bos
Raef LaFrentz (Bos) had 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Gary Payton (Bos) had 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Paul Pierce (Bos) had 18 points on 5-14 FG and 7-10 FT and 6 rebounds.
Steve Francis (Orl) had 18 points.
Jameer Nelson (Orl) had 19 points including 3-4 3-pointers, 6 assists, and 3
steals.