11.   Backup center Frank Beede is expected to miss the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, coach Dennis Erickson said.

12.   Backup center Gene Conley was cut by Red Auerbach, and K.C. stayed.

13.   Backup center Greg Dreiling suited up last night despite breaking his right thumb in a practice last week.

14.   Backup center?

15.   Backup center Pablo Machado had transferred to Loyola-Marymount.

16.   Backup center Sam Bowie did not accompany the team because of a sore right knee.

17.   Backup center Eric Riley did not dress because he was ill with a stomach virus.

18.   Backup center Matt McShane had the flu and missed practice.

19.   Backup center Mohamed Woni left the team and transferred to Hampton, taking some extra quickness with him.

20.   Backup center Shawn Bradley expects the Mavericks to respond in a positive manner against the Warriors.