News from January 23.

With the Detroit win, Don Nelson (Dal) had his 900th career coaching win.
Nelson joined Dick Motta (935), Red Auerbach (938), Bill Fitch (944), Pat
Riley (972), and Lenny Wilkens (1165) as the only coaches with 900 or more
coaching wins.

The LA Clippers suspended indefinitely Keith Closs after Closs missed
Saturday's practice.

Houston signed Bill Curley to a 2nd 10-day contract.


Dal 99, Det 91 - at Det
Michael Finley (Dal) had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Cedric Ceballos (Dal) had 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Erick Strickland (Dal) had 16 points including 7-10 FT, 5 rebounds, and 6
assists.
Jud Buechler (Det) had 12 points and 7 rebounds.
Jerry Stackhouse (Det) had 36 points including 1-7 3-pointers, 8 rebounds,
5 assists, and 3 steals.
Gary Trent (Dal, strained left groin) and Grant Hill (Det, right hip
contusion) did not play.

Tor 94, Sea 77 - at Tor
Antonio Davis (Tor) had 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Tracy McGrady (Tor) had 17 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks.
Kevin Willis (Tor) had 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Vin Baker (Sea) had 11 points including 4-12 FG and 6 rebounds.
Gary Payton (Sea) had 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Tor out-rebounded Sea 53-34 including 15-3 offensive.

Min 99, GS 81 - at GS
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 22 points, 15 rebounds, 3 steals, and 5 turnovers.
Sam Mitchell (Min) had 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Terrell Brandon (Min) had 15 points and 9 assists.
Jason Caffey (GS) had 13 points.
Mookie Blaylock (GS) had 14 points and 3 steals.
Min shot 47.6% (39-82) FG and GS shot 55.6% (31-87) FG.
Erick Dampier (GS, rehab left knee) did not play.

Orl 102, LAC 89 - at LAC
Bo Outlaw (Orl) had 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Tariq Abdul-Wahad (Orl) had 15 points.
Darrell Armstrong (Orl) had 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Lamar Odom (LAC) had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 turnovers.
Maurice Taylor (LAC) had 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Derek Anderson (LAC) had 20 points.

Hou 101, Mia 88 - at Hou
Walt Williams (Hou) had 13 points and 5 assists.
Matt Bullard (Hou) had 24 points including 6-10 3-pointers and 6 rebounds.
Cuttino Mobley (Hou) had 18 points including 4-6 3-pointers.
Alonzo Mourning (Mia) had 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Voshon Lenard (Mia) had 20 points including 6-10 3-pointers and 6 assists.