News from December 16. Houston recalled Steve Novak from the NBADL. Golden State activated Brandan Wright and placed Troy Hudson on IL. Detroit placed Walter Herrmann on IL. Bos 90, Tor 77 at Tor Paul Pierce (Bos) had 18 points and 6 rebounds. Kevin Garnett (Bos) had 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Rajon Rondo (Bos) had 14 points. Chris Bosh (Tor) had 17 points on 4-12 FG and 9-12 FT, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists. Kris Huphries (Tor) had 12 points and 9 rebounds. Bos shot 49.3% (37-75) FG and Tor shot 38.9% (28-72) FG. Det 109, GS 87 at Det Tayshaun Prince (Det) had 23 points including 3-3 3-pointers. Antonio McDyess (Det) had 14 points on 7-9 FG and 11 rebounds. Chauncey Billups (Det) had 19 points including 11-11 FT and 6 rebounds. Matt Barnes (GS) had 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Austin Croshere (GS) had 12 points. LAL 113, LAC 92 at LAL Luke Walton (LAL) had 15 points on 6-6 FG and 3-3 3-pointers. Andrew Bynum (LAL) had 14 points on 7-9 FG, 9 rebounds, and 6 blocks. Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 32 points and 8 rebounds. Corey Maggette (LAC) had 27 points including 9-12 FT, 7 rebounds, and 6 steals. Chris Kaman (LAC) had 18 points on 6-19 FG and 6-10 FT and 16 rebounds including 7 offensive. LAL shot 53.8% (43-80) FG and LAC shot 38.8% (33-85) FG. Tim Thomas (LAC, sprained right ankle) did not play. Por 116, Den 105 at Den Channing Frye (Por) had 20 points on 10-13 FG and 9 rebounds including 5 offensive. Brandon Roy (Por) had 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists. Travis Outlaw (Por) had 17 points and 5 rebounds. Carmelo Anthony (Den) had 19 points including 6-17 FG and 5 turnovers. Allen Iverson (Den) had 38 points including 13-15 FT, 6 assists, and 3 steals. LaMarcus Aldridge (Por, plantar fasciitis) did not play.