Carlos Boozer missed the Chicago Bulls' game against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sprained left ankle, while Luol Deng started despite a bruised left thigh.
Kobe Bryant has passed Moses Malone for sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list.

The Nuggets will be without forward Danilo Gallinari for a week to 10 days after X-rays revealed that he had fractured his left big toe.
Mike Bibby gave up $6.2 million rather than stay with the last-place Washington Wizards.

Mike Bibby gave up $6.2 million rather than stay with the last-place Washington Wizards.
Mike Bibby has reached a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards, freeing him from the last-place team after just two games.
Dave Calloway has resigned under pressure as Monmouth University's basketball coach after 14 seasons.

The struggling Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Kirk Hinrich from Washington in a five-player trade Wednesday, upgrading their backcourt for the playoff run.
The struggling Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Kirk Hinrich from Washington in a five-player trade Wednesday, upgrading their backcourt for the playoff run.