News from December 23.

Daniel Orton (Orl) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

Phoenix activated Gani Lawal and Garret Siler and placed Vince Carter
(sore left knee) on IL.

Miami activated Jamaal Magloire and placed Dwyane Wade (sore left knee) on
IL.

Orlando activated Ryan Anderson and placed Malik Allen (sprained left
ankle) on IL.


Orl 123, SA 101  at Orl
Brandon Bass (Orl) had 17 points including 8-11 FG and 6 rebounds.
Dwight Howard (Orl) had 29 points on 11-13 FG and 7-12 FT, 14 rebounds,
and 3 blocks.
J.J. Redick (Orl) had 17 points on 6-8 FG and 5-5 3-pointers.
Tony Parker (SA) had 16 points.
Gary Neal (SA) had 16 points including 4-11 FG.
Orl shot 59.5% (50-84) FG and SA shot 42.2% (38-90) FG.
George Hill (SA, sprained right big toe) did not play.

Mia 95, Pho 83  at Pho
LeBron James (Mia) had 36 points including 13-22 FG, 6 rebounds, 3 steals,
and 5 turnovers.
Chris Bosh (Mia) had 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Carlos Arroyo (Mia) had 11 points.
Jared Dudley (Pho) had 33 points including 11-16 FG and 7-10 3-pointers
and 12 rebounds including 5 offensive.
Steve Nash (Pho) had 4 points including 1-4 FG, 18 assists, and 5
turnovers.

Mil 84, Sac 79  at Sac
Andrew Bogut (Mil) had 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Keyon Dooling (Mil) had 14 points including 1-6 3-pointers and 5 assists.
Earl Boykins (Mil) had 19 points.
Samuel Dalembert (Sac) had 13 points and 12 rebounds including 5
offensive.
Beno Udrih (Sac) had 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Carlos Delfino (Mil, concussion) and Drew Gooden (Mil, sore left foot) did
not play.


Schedule for Friday, December 24  (All times Central)
  No games scheduled

Schedule for Saturday, December 25  (All times Central)
  Chicago @ New York            11:00 am  ESPN
  Boston @ Orlando               1:30 pm  ABC
  Miami @ LA Lakers              4:00 pm  ABC
  Denver @ Oklahoma City         7:00 pm  ESPN
  Portland @ Golden State        9:30 pm  ESPN


To all who celebrate it, have a wonderful Christmas!


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