81.  Artest, a bruising and aggressive defender, manhandled Bryant in Chicago, holding him to 9-for-25 shooting with seven turnovers.

82.  Despite that, he shot 73.

83.  Despite the Authority's order for a cease-fire, shooting at Gilo began about 8 p.m. and continued into the night.

84.  Denver shot 53.5 percent in the first half, and the 62 points was the second most the Lakers have surrendered in a half.

85.  DePaul's leader got only eight shots in the first half and finished 8 for 23; the Blue Demons shot 30.1 percent in the game.

86.  Details came later: Ben had shot himself in the family garage with a revolver.

87.  Detlef Schrempf shot 2-for-8, Hersey Hawkins was 1-for-5 and Baker suffered with 1-for-7 shooting.

88.  Detlef Schrempf's 6-for-7 shooting and 20 points contributed to the Sonics' 54-percent shooting night.

89.  Deputy J.C. Risley was fatally shot in October after responding to a disturbance call involving a retired oil worker.

90.  Derek Harper shot 2 for 10, and he was obviously tired from playing 45 minutes, as Riley once again benched Greg Anthony and used only eight players.