News from February 9.

The NBA announced the reserves for the All-Star game.  The reserves were
selected by coaches in each division who were asked to select 2 guards, 2
forwards, 1 center, and 2 from any position.  The All-Star game takes place
February 19 in Houston.  The reserves are:
  Western Conference                   Eastern Conference
  Ray Allen (Sea)                      Chauncey Billups (Det)
  Elton Brand (LAC)                    Chris Bosh (Tor)
  Kevin Garnett (Min)                  Vince Carter (NJ)
  Pau Gasol (Mem)                      Richard Hamilton (Det)
  Shawn Marion (Pho)                   Paul Pierce (Bos)
  Dirk Nowitzki (Dal)                  Ben Wallace (Det)
  Tony Parker (SA)                     Rasheed Wallace (Det)

TRADE: Charlotte traded Keith Bogans to Houston for Lonny Baxter.

Miami activated Gerald Fitch and placed Alonzo Mourning on IL with the
flu.


Dal 112, Mia 76  at Dal
Josh Howard (Dal) had 14 points.
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 27 points including 11-16 FG.
Jason Terry (Dal) had 16 points including 4-5 3-pointers and 7 assists.
Shaquille O'Neal (Mia) had 23 points including 9-12 FG and 8 rebounds.
Dwyane Wade (Mia) had 16 points and 8 assists.
Dal shot 11-16 3-pointers and Mia shot 2-9 3-pointers.

Sac 98, Chi 80  at Sac
Kevin Martin (Sac) had 23 points including 4-8 3-pointers and 8 rebounds.
Mike Bibby (Sac) had 20 points.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Sac) had 15 points including 4-5 3-pointers and 5
rebounds.
Andres Nocioni (Chi) had 14 points.
Darius Songaila (Chi) had 14 points and 6 rebounds.