News from November 19. Houston released Alvin Heggs. LAL 109, LAC 88 - at LAL Cedric Ceballos (LAL) had 25 points including 11-15 FG, 13 rebounds, and 5 turnovers. Nick Van Exel (LAL) had 20 points and 9 assists. Brent Barry (LAC) had 15 points and 11 assists. Brian Williams (LAC) had 22 points including 8-10 FT and 7 rebounds. LAL out-rebounded LAC 52-38. Atl 108, Sac 94 - at Sac Steve Smith (Atl) had 32 points including 12-13 FT and 6 rebounds. Andrew Lang (Atl) had 18 points, 11 rebounds including 7 offensive, and 3 blocks. Mookie Blaylock (Atl) had 20 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 steals. Walt Williams (Sac) had 15 points and 8 rebounds. Brian Grant (Sac) had 15 points including 6-7 FG and 7 rebounds. NY 98, Van 93 - at NY Patrick Ewing (NY) had 13 points, 16 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Derek Harper (NY) had 25 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Anthony mason (NY) had 20 points on 10-12 FG and 5 rebounds. Greg Anthony (Van) had 18 points on 8-12 FG and 7 assists. Blue Edwards (Van) had 14 points on 6-9 FG and 5 assists. Charles Smith (NY, sore groin) did not play.