News from December 25.

The LA Lakers activated Travis Knight and placed John Celestand on IR with
tendinitis in his left knee.


Ind 101, NY 90 - at Ind
Dale Davis (Ind) had 14 points and 8 rebounds.
Reggie Miller (Ind) had 26 points including 12-14 FT.
Austin Croshere (Ind) had 13 points on 2-9 FG and 9-12 FT and 10 rebounds.
Latrell Sprewell (NY) had 23 points including 11-18 FG and 6 assists.
Marcus Camby (NY) had 13 points and 15 rebounds.
Ind shot 40.8% (31-76) FG and NY shot 52.1% (37-71) FG.
Ind shot 32-40 FT and NY shot 15-25 FT.

LAL 99, SA 93 - at LAL
Glen Rice (LAL) had 25 points.
Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 32 points on 13-22 FG and 6-12 FT, 11 rebounds,
and 5 blocks.
Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Tim Duncan (SA) had 28 points on 8-23 FG and 12-15 FT and 9 rebounds.
Avery Johnson (SA) had 15 points and 6 assists.


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