91.   Cowboys coach Barry Switzer talks as if the Cowboys are making plans to play without Harper.

92.   CSUN played without injured defensive backs Martin Bacon and Isaac Gardner.

93.   Curious was that the Sonics settled for outside shots when the Heat played without starting center Alonzo Mourning.

94.   Dallas, playing without center Shawn Bradley, struggled mightily.

95.   Despite playing without a natural center, the Clippers have gained confidence by winning four of five at home.

96.   DePaul played without its point guard, Imari Sawyer, a starter since his freshman season last year.

97.   Detroit once again played without Igor Larionov, the veteran center, who is said to be suffering from a knee injury.

98.   Detroit played without Jiri Fischer, a defenseman and partner of Chris Chelios.

99.   Doubles specialist Todd Woodbridge of Australia will be a favorite, though he is playing without usual partner Mark Woodforde.

100.   Despite playing without injured leader Magic Johnson, Los Angeles dominated every facet of the game.