Ricky Davis will not travel with the Cavs to Miami and New York due to disciplinary reasons, according to the AP. Coach John Lucas wouldn't elaborate on his reasons for leaving the guard behind, but Davis had been benched before and played only eight minutes in the second half. He also appeared to be yelling obscenities at teammate Ty Hill during the game.
Chris Webber left Friday's game with an upset stomach but returned to score 16 points, according to the AP.
Jamaal Tinsley was forced from Friday's game with a deep-thigh bruise and did not return, according to the Indianapolis Star. He is considered day-to-day.
Chris Whitney was activated from the injured list prior to Friday's game.
Chris Anderson broke his right thumb on the backboard when trying to block a shot, according to the AP. The Nuggets were not sure how long he would be sidelined.
Heat coach Pat Riley challenged Travis Best to play with more energy and be a better leader at the point, according to the Miami Herald. "His leadership as a point guard, he's got to create for everybody," Riley said. "He's not had more than four assists in any one game."
Dikembe Mutombo sustained a sprained right wrist on Thursday, according to the New York Daily News. X-rays were negative and he is considered questionable for tonight's game.
Raef LaFrentz is expected to return to action today, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has been out since Nov. 2 with a sprained right ankle. He likely will be worked into the mix slowly.
Jason Richardson stated the obvious yesterday when he said he had lost his confidence. Richardson is shooting 34.9 percent from the floor and was 0-for-7 on Friday, according to the Contra Costa Times. He may help his cause by improving his shot selection, as he tends to force most of his shots.
An examination Friday confirmed that Lamar Odom remains on target to return from his ankle and wrist injuries around Christmas, according to the LA Times. The Clippers will be very cautious with his return and likely will work him in slowly when he does return to action
Devean George is expected to be activated for tomorrow's game, according to the LA Times.
Chris Webber left Friday's game with an upset stomach but returned to score 16 points, according to the AP.
Jamaal Tinsley was forced from Friday's game with a deep-thigh bruise and did not return, according to the Indianapolis Star. He is considered day-to-day.
Chris Whitney was activated from the injured list prior to Friday's game.
Chris Anderson broke his right thumb on the backboard when trying to block a shot, according to the AP. The Nuggets were not sure how long he would be sidelined.
Heat coach Pat Riley challenged Travis Best to play with more energy and be a better leader at the point, according to the Miami Herald. "His leadership as a point guard, he's got to create for everybody," Riley said. "He's not had more than four assists in any one game."
Dikembe Mutombo sustained a sprained right wrist on Thursday, according to the New York Daily News. X-rays were negative and he is considered questionable for tonight's game.
Raef LaFrentz is expected to return to action today, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has been out since Nov. 2 with a sprained right ankle. He likely will be worked into the mix slowly.
Jason Richardson stated the obvious yesterday when he said he had lost his confidence. Richardson is shooting 34.9 percent from the floor and was 0-for-7 on Friday, according to the Contra Costa Times. He may help his cause by improving his shot selection, as he tends to force most of his shots.
An examination Friday confirmed that Lamar Odom remains on target to return from his ankle and wrist injuries around Christmas, according to the LA Times. The Clippers will be very cautious with his return and likely will work him in slowly when he does return to action
Devean George is expected to be activated for tomorrow's game, according to the LA Times.
