News from April 13.

Philadelphia placed George Lynch on IR with a sprained right MCL and
activated Rick Mahorn.

The LA Clippers signed Troy Hudson to a multi-year contract.

Miami activated Voshon Lenard and placed Blue Edwards on IR with plantar
fasciatis in his left foot.

Ron Artest (sophomore, St. John's, guard-forward) declared himself 
eligible for the NBA draft.

With their wins and Sacramento's loss, Portland and Utah had clinched
playoff berths.


Dal 92, SA 86 - at Dal
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 12 points including 4-14 FG and 13 rebounds.
Gary Trent (Dal) had 18 points on 7-11 FG and 4-10 FT, 6 rebounds, and 3
blocks.
Michael Finley (Dal) had 25 points and 3 steals.
Tim Duncan (SA) had 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
David Robinson (SA) had 22 points including 12-15 FT and 10 rebounds.

Uta 105, Sac 100 OT - at Sac
Bryon Ruseell (Uta) had 24 points including 5-8 3-pointers.
Karl Malone (Uta) had 30 points including 6-11 FT, 10 rebounds, 6 assists,
and 5 turnovers.
John Stockton (Uta) had 12 points and 9 assists.
Corliss Williamson (Sac) had 22 points and 5 rebounds.
Chris Webber (Sac) had 16 points including 7-20 FG, 16 rebounds, 8
assists, and 5 turnovers.
Vlade Divac (Sac) had 17 points including 6-17 FG, 13 rebounds, and 6
assists.
Adam Keefe (Uta, broken nose) did not play.

Mil 91, Atl 84 - at Mil
Glenn Robinson (Mil) had 18 points.
Ray Allen (Mil) had 18 points and 6 rebounds.
Dell Curry (Mil) had 20 points including 4-10 3-pointers.
Dikembe Mutombo (Atl) had 21 points including 8-8 FG and 11 rebounds.
Mookie Blaylock (Atl) had 18 points on 8-24 FG, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Anthony Johnson (Atl, suspended) did not play.

Por 113, LAL 86 - at Por
Brian Grant (Por) had 13 points and 8 rebounds.
Damon Stoudamire (Por) had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Isaiah Rider (Por) had 16 points including 6-9 FG and 7 rebounds.
Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 20 points.
Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 24 points on 9-16 FG and 6-13 FT and 14
rebounds.
Rick Fox (LAL) had 17 points including 7-11 FG.
Por shot 56.3% (40-71) FG and LAL shot 39% (30-77) FG.
Glen Rice (LAL, ill) did not play.

LAC 109, NJ 101 - at LAC
Tyrone Nesby (LAC) had 20 points and 5 rebounds.
Maurice Taylor (LAC) had 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Sherman Douglas (LAC) had 18 points including 8-10 FG and 6 assists.
Lamond Murray (LAC) had 22 points including 7-11 FG and 5 turnovers.
Keith Van Horn (NJ) had 33 points including 14-16 FT and 8 rebounds.
Stephon Marbury (NJ) had 23 points and 8 assists.
LAC shot 57.1% (44-77) FG and NJ shot 42.4% (36-85) FG.

Cle 86, Was 77 - at Cle
Shawn Kemp (Cle) had 32 points on 9-24 FG and 14-15 FT and 17 rebounds
including 9 offensive.
Andrew DeClercq (Cle) had 11 points including 3-11 FG and 9 rebounds.
Wesley Person (Cle) had 24 points including 5-10 3-pointers.
Rod Strickland (Was) had 19 points including 7-10 FT, 7 assists, and 6
turnovers.
Mitch Richmond (Was) had 17 points including 5-16 FG.
Derek Anderson (Cle, sore left knee) did not play.

NY 91, Phi 72 - at NY
Larry Johnson (NY) had 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Kurt Thomas (NY) had 18 points and 5 rebounds.
Marcus Camby (NY) had 15 points including 7-11 FG and 5 rebounds.
Allen Iverson (Phi) had 11 points including 4-16 FG, 6 rebounds, and 7
turnovers.
Larry Hughes (Phi) had 12 points on 2-7 FG and 8-10 FT and 5 turnovers.

Mia 90, Chi 74 - at Mia
Jamal Mashburn (Mia) had 17 points.
Alonzo Mourning (Mia) had 19 points including 7-10 FT, 10 rebounds, 5
blocks, 3 steals, and 6 turnovers.
Tim Hardaway (Mia) had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Ron Harper (Chi) had 15 points, 7 assists, and 3 steals.
Toni Kukoc (Chi) had 25 points and 9 rebounds.
Mark Bryant (Chi, left shoulder stinger) did not play.