News from January 20.

Atlanta signed Obinna Ekezie to a 2nd 10-day contract.

New Jersey signed Billy Thomas to a 10-day contract.

Minnesota signed John Thomas to a 2nd 10-day contract.

Richard Jefferson (NJ) underwent surgery on his left wrist to repair a
ruptured ligament.  He is out for the season.


Dal 99, LAC 77  at Dal
Josh Howard (Dal) had 13 points on a perfect 6-6 FG and 1-1 3-pointers, 5
rebounds, and 3 steals.
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 28 points and 8 rebounds.
Jason Terry (Dal) had 15 points on 7-11 FG and 5 assists.
Bobby Simmons (LAC) had 16 points and 12 rebounds including 5 offensive.
Elton Brand (LAC) had 24 points and 14 rebounds including 5 offensive.
Dal shot 48.8% (40-82) FG and LAC shot 35% (28-80) FG.
Dal out-scored LAC 26-9 in the 4th quarter.
Kerry Kittles (LAC, strained right groin) did not play.

Sac 123, Cle 96  at Sac
Peja Stojakovic (Sac) had 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Chris Webber (Sac) had 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Cuttino Mobley (Sac) had 18 points and 5 rebounds.
Mike Bibby (Sac) had 17 points including 4-7 3-pointers, 10 rebounds, and
11 assists.
LeBron James (Cle) had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Drew Gooden (Cle) had 17 points including 5-15 FG and 9 rebounds.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cle) had 16 points on 4-11 FG and 8-10 FT, 11 rebounds
including 5 offensive, and 5 turnovers.
Sac shot 53.8% (50-93) FG and Cle shot 40.9% (38-93) FG.

Hou 108, Orl 99  at Orl
Tracy McGrady (Hou) had 27 points on 8-21 FG and 10-12 FT, 6 rebounds, and
3 steals.
Yao Ming (Hou) had 20 points and 6 rebounds.
David Wesley (Hou) had 18 points and 5 rebounds.
Bob Sura (Hou) had 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Grant Hill (Orl) had 21 points including 10-16 FG and 6 rebounds.
Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) had 19 points and 5 assists.
Steve Francis (Orl) had 28 points including 12-17 FT, 7 rebounds, and 9
assists.