News from January 30.

Charlotte signed Tom Chambers for the remainder of the season.  The
Hornets also released Eric Leckner and Carlos Strong.
 
New Jersey signed Jack Haley to a 10-day contract.  Haley had been playing
for the La Crosse Bobcats of the CBA.

Sacramento activated Lionel Simmons and placed Billy Owens on IR with a
sprained right ankle.

Portland signed Ruben Nembhard to a 10-day contract.

Carl Herrera (SA) suffered a broken nose during Wednesday's LAL-SA game.

Boston signed Brett Szabo for the rest of the season.

Sacramento signed Jeff Grayer to a 2nd 10-day contract.

Utah activated Shandon Anderson.


Min 92, Dal 82 - at Dal
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 15 points including 7-20 FG, 7 rebounds, and 5
blocks.
Tom Gugliotta (Min) had 17 points and 8 rebounds.
Sam Mitchell (Min) had 21 points including 8-11 FG and 6 rebounds.
Chris Gatling (Dal) had 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 6 turnovers.
Michael Finley (Dal) had 12 points.
Stephon Marbury (Min, bruised right thigh) did not play.

LAC 100, Van 94 - at LAC
Loy Vaught (LAC) had 28 points and 11 rebounds.
Rodney Rogers (LAC) had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Darrick Martin (LAC) had 13 points including 4-12 FG, 5 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Bryant Reeves (Van) had 25 points and 12 rebounds.
Greg Anthony (Van) had 17 points including 7-11 FG and 8 assists.
Brent Barry (LAC, sprained left ankle) did not play.

Den 113, Hou 109 - at Hou
LaPhonso Ellis (Den) had 23 points.
Ricky Pierce (Den) had 25 points including 11-18 FG and 5 rebounds.
Dale Ellis (Den) had 20 points on 8-12 FG and 4-6 3-pointers.
Hakeem Olajuwon (Hou) had 48 points on 24-40 FG and 10 rebounds.
Sam Mack (Hou) had 15 points.
Bryant Stith (Den, sprained left foot), Charles Barkley (Hou, sprained
right ankle), and Clyde Drexler (Hou, strained hamstring) did not play.

Uta 102, Atl 96 - at Uta
Karl Malone (Uta) had 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Greg Foster (Uta) had 13 points including 6-8 FG.
John Stockton (Uta) had 16 points including 7-9 FG and 11 assists.
Christian Laettner (Atl) had 14 points on 2-6 FG and 10-12 FT and 9
rebounds.
Steve Smith (Atl) had 41 points including 5-11 3-pointers and 10-11 FT.
Henry James (Atl, Achilles tendon injury) did not play.

NJ 113, Pho 101 - at NJ
Kendall Gill (NJ) had 32 points on 10-16 FG and 11-11 FT and 5 assists.
Jayson Williams (NJ) had 17 points including 7-22 FG and 20 rebounds
including 11 offensive.
Kerry Kittles (NJ) had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Khalid Reeves (NJ) had 25 points including 6-8 3-pointers and 9 assists.
Wesley Person (Pho) had 20 points including 4-9 3-pointers and 5 rebounds.
Kevin Johnson (Pho) had 26 points including 8-10 FT, 12 assists, and 6
turnovers.
Robert Pack (NJ, sprained left ankle) and Rex Chapman (Pho, fractured
right index finger) did not play.

Chi 111, Sac 93 - at Sac
Scottie Pippen (Chi) had 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 5
turnovers.
Toni Kukoc (Chi) had 16 points including 7-11 FG and 6 assists.
Michael Jordan (Chi) had 32 points including 9-10 FT, 6 rebounds, and 3
steals.
Mitch Richmond (Sac) had 28 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 5
turnovers.
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (Sac) had 19 points and 6 assists.