News from January 20. The NBA announced the contestants for the slam dunk contest. Vince Carter (Tor), Steve Francis (Hou), Larry Hughes (Phi), Antawn Jamison (GS), Tracy McGrady (Tor), and Jerry Stackhouse (Det) will participate in the contest February 12. Carlos Rogers (Hou) underwent surgery on his right hand to repair a torn ligament and will be out 4 to 6 weeks. Chicago signed Chris Carr to a 2nd 10-day contract and released Dedric Willoughby. Golden State released Jamel Thomas. Orlando released Kiwane Garris. Cha 109, Phi 100 - at Cha Derrick Coleman (Cha) had 23 points including 10-11 FT, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. David Wesley (Cha) had 15 points and 6 rebounds. Eddie Jones (Cha) had 23 points on 5-18 FG and 12-13 FT, 8 assists, and 4 steals. George Lynch (Phi) had 16 points including 6-8 FG and 5 rebounds. Tyrone Hill (Phi) had 17 points including 7-10 FG and 7 rebounds. Allen Iverson (Phi) had 35 points including 15-26 FG, 5 rebounds, and 6 turnovers. NJ 122, Det 120 - at NJ Keith Van Horn (NJ) had 28 points. Jamie Feick (NJ) had 12 points including 4-11 FG and 25 rebounds including 9 offensive. Stephon Marbury (NJ) had 34 points and 15 assists. Grant Hill (Det) had 23 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals. Christian Laettner (Det) had 28 points including 8-10 FT and 8 rebounds. Jerry Stackhouse (Det) had 28 points including 17-18 FT and 9 assists. Sea 104, Mil 96 - at Mil Ruben Patterson (Sea) had 16 points including 6-8 FG and 7 rebounds. Vin Baker (Sea) had 31 points including 11-12 FT, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Gary Payton (Sea) had 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. Glenn Robinson (Mil) had 21 points and 8 rebounds. Sam Cassell (Mil) had 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists. Hou 122, Den 115 - at Hou Shandon Anderson (Hou) had 26 points including 4-5 3-pointers, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists. Steve Francis (Hou) had 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Cuttino Mobley (Hou) had 17 points including 7-11 FG. Antonio McDyess (Den) had 40 points on 15-25 FG and 10-11 FT and 12 rebounds including 7 offensive. Ron Mercer (Den) had 22 points and 5 rebounds. Nick Van Exel (Den) had 31 points and 11 assists. Carlos Rogers (Hou, sprained right thumb) did not play. Uta 94, Van 89 - at Van Bryon Russell (Uta) had 25 points on 9-14 FG and 6-11 FT. Karl Malone (Uta) had 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. John Stockton (Uta) had 8 points and 12 assists. Othella Harrington (Van) had 22 points including 10-16 FG and 10 rebounds. Mike Bibby (Van) had 22 points, 9 assists, and 4 steals. Uta shot 22-31 FT and Van shot 7-8 FT. Jeff Hornacek (Uta, sore back and knee) did not play. Sac 111, Orl 103 - at Sac Predrag Stojakovic (Sac) had 17 points including 7-20 FG and 10 rebounds. Vlade Divac (Sac) had 17 points including 6-8 FG, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 5 turnovers. Lawrence Funderburke (Sac) had 15 points. Corey Maggette (Orl) had 18 points on 9-11 FG and 5 turnovers. Darrell Armstrong (Orl) had 16 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals. Chris Webber (Sac, strained neck) did not play.