News from December 6.

Correction: Pervis Ellison was _not_ suspended for one game for the fight
in the Bos-Mia game on Monday.  He was fined $2,500 for retaliating,
though.

The NBA dismissed Roy Tarpley (Dal) from the league for violating his
aftercare program.  Tarpley tested positive for alcohol consumption.
Tarpley's contract is null and void.  He was scheduled to make $3.9
million this season (he already received $665,582), 4.8 million each of
the next 3 season, and $4.5 million in 99-00.  Dallas is free to use
Tarpley's money for trade purposes or free agent signings.

Chicago activated Dennis Rodman.

Detroit released Matt Fish.

San Antonio extended David Robinson's contract.  The terms of the
extension were not disclosed but it is being termed as a "lifetime"
contract.


Phi 108, Dal 87 - at Phi
Derrick Coleman (Phi) had 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Jerry Stackhouse (Phi) had 21 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3
blocks.
Vernon Maxwell (Phi) had 25 points including 6-9 3-pointers, 6 assists,
and 3 steals.
Jamal Mashburn (Dal) had 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Popeye Jones (Dal) had 15 points and 15 rebounds.
Phi shot 47.7% (41-86) FG and Dal shot 35.7% (30-84) FG.

Cha 94, Cle 82 - at Cha
Larry Johnson (Cha) had 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Scott Burrell (Cha) had 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 turnovers.
Glen Rice (Cha) had 25 points including 4-8 3-pointers and 6 rebounds.
Bobby Phills (Cle) had 20 points.
Terrell Brandon (Cle) had 22 points including 8-12 FG.

Hou 112, LAL 99 - at Hou
Hakeem Olajuwon (Hou) had 30 points and 13 rebounds including 7 offensive.
Clyde Drexler (Hou) had 34 points including 12-12 FT, 10 rebounds, and 3
steals.
Cedric Ceballos (LAL) had 27 points on 9-26 FG and 8-10 FT, 17 rebounds,
and 3 steals.

Chi 101, NY 94 - at Chi
Scottie Pippen (Chi) had 22 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, and 5
turnovers.
Michael Jordan (Chi) had 22 points including 8-27 FG and 8 assists.
Toni Kukoc (Chi) had 18 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
Patrick Ewing (NY) had 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
John Starks (NY) had 25 points including 9-12 FG.

Bos 105, Mia 101 - at Mia
Dino Radja (Bos) had 22 points and 9 rebounds.
Dana Barros (Bos) had 20 points and 5 rebounds.
Alonzo Mourning (Mia) had 26 points on 9-14 FG and 8-14 FT, 13 rebounds, 7
assists, and 9 blocks.
Kevin Willis (Mia) had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.

Was 96, Atl 79 - at Was
Chris Webber (Was) had 27 points including 11-18 FG, 10 rebounds, and 7
turnovers.
Juwan Howard (Was) had 14 points and 8 rebounds.
Steve Smith (Atl) had 14 points including 4-15 FG and 6 rebounds.
Was shot 50.7% (37-73) FG and Atl shot 34.7% (26-75) FG.

Min 108, NJ 97 - at Min
Isaiah Rider (Min) had 20 points including 9-12 FG.
Christian Laettner (Min) had 18 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds.
Kenny Anderson (NJ) had 22 points including 3-4 3-pointers and 8 assists.
Jayson Williams (NJ) had 18 points including 7-10 FG and 5 rebounds.
Min shot 56.3% (36-64) FG and NJ shot 46.9% (38-81) FG.
Min shot 34-43 FT and NJ shot 16-24 FT.

Orl 109, GS 107 - at GS
Dennis Scott (Orl) had 23 points including 8-12 FG.
Anfernee Hardaway (Orl) had 23 points including 10-14 FT, 6 rebounds, 9
assists, and 5 turnovers.
Chris Mullin (GS) had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Tim Hardaway (GS) had 31 points including 5-8 3-pointers.