News from November 20. The NBA suspended Ron Artest (Ind), Stephen Jackson (Ind), Jermaine O'Neal (Ind), and Ben Wallace (Det) indefinitely for their role in Friday's Ind-Det brawl while the league continues their investigation. The league is expected to hand out the length of the suspensions and any other fines today (Sunday). Golden State activated Mickael Pietrus and placed Andris Biedrins on IR with a strained left hamstring. Sacramento released Courtney Alexander. Washington activated Steve Blake and placed Laron Profit on IR with a knee injury. Orlando activated Brandon Hunter and placed Stacey Augmon on IR with tendinitis in his left knee. Stat leaders Points Amare Stoudemire (Pho) 28.2 Kobe Bryant (LAL) 27.8 Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 27.3 Rebounds Kevin Garnett (Min) 15.4 Tim Duncan (SA) 13.1 Zach Randolph (Por) 12.1 Assists Steve Nash (Pho) 11.6 Stephon Marbury (NY) 8.5 Jamaal Tinsley (Ind) 8.3 Mem 100, GS 87 at GS Stromile Swift (Mem) had 20 points on 6-17 FG and 8-10 FT and 12 rebounds including 5 offensive. Bonzi Wells (Mem) had 17 points. Mike Miller (Mem) had 13 points. Troy Murphy (GS) had 27 points including 11-15 FG and 14 rebounds. Jason Richardson (GS) had 13 points including 5-15 FG, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 6 turnovers. Pau Gasol (Mem, sprained right ankle) did not play. Hou 91, LAC 86 OT at LAC Jim Jackson (Hou) had 16 points and 7 rebounds. Tracy McGrady (Hou) had 32 points on 8-23 FG and 14-15 FT, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Maurice Taylor (Hou) had 14 points and 9 rebounds. Bobby Simmons (LAC) had 20 points. Elton Brand (LAC) had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Orl 86, Ind 83 at Ind Grant Hill (Orl) had 28 points on 10-16 FG and 8-10 FT, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Steve Francis (Orl) had 13 points, 7 assists, and 6 turnovers. Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) had 16 points. David Harrison (Ind) had 19 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 5 turnovers. Fred Jones (Ind) had 31 points and 5 rebounds. Cuttino Mobley (Orl, strained right groin), Jermaine O'Neal (Ind, suspended), Ron Artest (Ind, suspended), Stephen Jackson (Ind, suspended), Scot Pollard (Ind, sore lower back), Jonathan Bender (Ind, sore right knee), and Jamaal Tinsley (Ind, bruised right wrist) did not play. Due to injuries and suspensions, Ind only had 6 players available to play (they dressed 2 injuried players - Pollard and Tinsley - to have the required minimum 8 players). Was 97, NJ 86 at NJ Antawn Jamison (Was) had 27 points and 5 rebounds. Larry Hughes (Was) had 22 points and 5 steals. Jarvis Hayes (Was) had 14 points. Eric Williams (NJ) had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Richard Jefferson (NJ) had 22 points and 5 turnovers. Samaki Walker (Was, lower back strain) did not play. Uta 92, Atl 79 at Atl Andrei Kirilenko (Uta) had 11 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists, 7 blocks, and 5 turnovers. Carlos Boozer (Uta) had 20 points and 11 rebounds. Mehmet Okur (Uta) had 18 points and 8 rebounds. Al Harrington (Atl) had 17 points and 12 rebounds including 5 offensive. Antoine Walker (Atl) had 15 points including 5-16 FG and 8 rebounds. Matt Harpring (Uta, bruised left knee) did not play. Min 99, NO 94 at NO Kevin Garnett (Min) had 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. Sam Cassell (Min) had 20 points and 5 assists. Eddie Griffin (Min) had 23 points on 10-14 FG and 3-4 3-pointers and 7 rebounds. Darrell Armstrong (NO) had 13 points including 4-11 FG, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Lee Nailon (NO) had 21 points and 6 rebounds. Alex Garcia (NO, strained left groin) did not play. Cle 100, Cha 84 at Cle LeBron James (Cle) had 25 points, 8 rebounds including 5 offensive, 3 steals, and 7 turnovers. Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cle) had 12 points on 2-10 FG and 8-10 FT and 12 rebounds including 6 offensive. Gerald Wallace (Cha) had 15 points and 7 rebounds including 5 offensive. Emeka Okafor (Cha) had 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. Jason Hart (Cha, sprained left ankle) did not play.