News from February 4. Utah signed Stephen Howard for the rest of the season. Philadelphia signed Adrian Caldwell for the rest of the season. Kurt Thomas (Mia) underwent successful ankle surgery and will be out 4 to 6 weeks. David Stern announced that Dennis Rodman (Chi) will be reinstated after he completes the rest of his 11 game suspension (2 more games). Harvey Pollack (Phi) received the Tribute to Excellence Award for demonstrating the finest characteristics of public relations during his NBA career. Pollack has been in the NBA for 50 years and is currently the director of statistical information for Philadelphia. Portland released Ennis Whatley. Philadelphia placed Mark Bradtke on IR with a lumbar spine sprain. The NBA named Detlef Schrempf (Sea) to replace Charles Barkley (Hou) in the All-Star game. Barkley is suffering from a sprained ankle. West All-Star coach Rudy Tomjanovich (Hou) gets to select which player on the team will replace Barkley in the starting lineup. Allen Iverson (Phi) will not participate in the Slam Dunk Contest due to a sore left shoulder. Jayson Williams (NJ) underwent surgery on his right thumb and will be out at least 8 weeks. Stanley Roberts (LAC) will undergo back surgery next week to relieve pressure caused by a ruptured disc and will be out until at least late March. Dal 104, Sac 96 - at Dal Sam Cassell (Dal) had 20 points including 7-7 FG and 3-3 3-pointers and 6 assists. George McCloud (Dal) had 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. Jim Jackson (Dal) had 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. Mitch Richmond (Sac) had 31 points including 14-14 FT and 5 assists. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (Sac) had 18 points including 6-18 FG and 6 rebounds. Dal shot 53.7% (36-67) FG and Sac shot 41.6% (32-77) FG. Jamal Mashburn (Dal, gastrointestinal flu) did not play. Cha 115, Min 101 - at Cha Dell Curry (Cha) had 30 points including 11-16 FG and 4-6 3-pointers and 7 rebounds. Anthony Mason (Cha) had 24 points and 15 rebounds. Glen Rice (Cha) had 24 points. Muggsy Bogues (Cha) had 18 points including 11-16 FG and 9 assists. Tom Gugliotta (Min) had 35 points including 13-14 FT and 7 rebounds. Kevin Garnett (Min) had 15 points including 6-18 FG and 9 rebounds. NJ 111, Van 105 - at NJ Shawn Bradley (NJ) had 16 points on 8-22 FG, 16 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Kendall Gill (NJ) had 25 points on 7-20 FG and 10-12 FT and 9 rebounds. Kerry Kittles (NJ) had 32 points including 9-12 FT, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Van) had 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. Anthony Peeler (Van) had 40 pints including 6-12 3-pointers, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Bryant Reeves (Van) had 20 points and 7 rebounds. NJ out-rebounded Van 62-41 including 31-17 offensive. Robert Pack (NJ, sprained left ankle) did not play. Orl 111, Ind 87 - at Orl Rony Seikaly (Orl) had 22 points including 8-10 FG and 11 rebounds. Horace Grant (Orl) had 18 points including 8-12 FG and 7 rebounds. Anfernee Hardaway (Orl) had 16 points, 9 assists, and 3 steals. Reggie Miller (Ind) had 18 points including 6-17 FG. Antonio Davis (Ind) had 14 points on 7-11 FG, 13 rebounds, and 5 turnovers. Orl shot 54.3% (44-81) FG and Ind shot 43.8% (35-80) FG. NY 99, Hou 95 - at NY Allan Houston (NY) had 28 points. Charles Oakley (NY) had 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 turnovers. Chris Childs (NY) had 14 points and 5 assists. Mario Elie (Hou) had 22 points including 7-11 FG and 3-4 3-pointers, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kevin Willis (Hou) had 16 points including 5-15 FG and 14 rebounds. Hakeem Olajuwon (Hou) had 26 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 turnovers. Patrick Ewing (NY, strained left groin), Charles Barkley (Hou, sprained right ankle), and Charles Jones (Hou, sprained right ankle) did not play. Cle 79, Mil 78 - at Mil Tyrone Hill (Cle) had 16 points including 6-11 FT and 10 rebounds. Terrell Brandon (Cle) had 23 pints and 6 rebounds. Chris Mills (Cle) had 14 points and 6 rebounds. Vin Baker (Mil) had 13 points including 4-11 FG and 9 rebounds. Elliot Perry (Mil) had 16 points, 5 steals, and 5 turnovers. Sherman Douglas (Mil, sprained left ankle) did not play. Chi 88, Por 84 - at Por Scottie Pippen (Chi) had 21 points including 5-11 FT and 8 rebounds. Luc Longley (Chi) had 14 points. Michael Jordan (Chi) had 36 points and 5 rebounds. Gary Trent (Por) had 18 points including 8-11 FT and 5 rebounds. Kenny Anderson (Por) had 18 points on 4-18 FG and 7-10 FT, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Isaiah Rider (pro) had 19 points and 5 rebounds. Atl 107, GS 85 - at GS Christian Laettner (Atl) had 23 points and 8 rebounds. Mookie Blaylock (Atl) had 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Steve Smith (Atl) had 36 points including 14-20 FG and 3-4 3-pointers and 5 assists. Latrell Sprewell (GS) had 20 points including 1-6 3-pointers, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Joe Smith (GS) had 14 points and 8 rebounds. Henry James (Atl, strained Achilles tendon) did not play. LAC 108, LAL 86 - at Anaheim, California Loy Vaught (LAC) had 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 turnovers. Rodney Rogers (LAC) had 24 points including 10-16 FG, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 turnovers. Malik Sealy (LAC) had 22 points including 4-6 3-pointers. Elden Campbell (LAL) had 20 points and 3 blocks. Nick Van Exel (LAL) had 20 points including 6-17 FG. LAC shot 54.3% (44-81) FG and 13-15 FT and LAL shot 35% (28-80) FG and 25-35 FT. Shaquille O'Neal (LAL, mild sprained right MCL) and Bryon Scott (LAL, bruised right knee) did not play.