11.  Cuban said Wednesday that his comments were not directed at the Jazz coach.

12.  Jazz coach Jerry Sloan gave his players the day off Wednesday to reflect on their predicament.

13.  Jazz coach Jerry Sloan, Bobby Cremins of the Georgia Tech University and Clem Haskins of the Minnesota Timberwolves were picked Wednesday as assistant coaches of the American team.

14.  Jazz coach Jerry Sloan knows his team is outmatched, however.