--C Erick Dampier downplayed his All-Star ballot omission despite being one of the more productive centers in the Western Conference this season. He already has three double-doubles this season after tallying just six last season.

"I don't even worry about that," Dampier said of the snub. "That's all political stuff. The biggest goal in mind is a championship. I'm just going to go out there and keep playing the way I've been playing."

--G Jason Terry went into Friday leading all players in points off the bench with 272 in eight. He ranked second in scoring average at 18.9 points per game, trailing only New York's Al Harrington's 20.1 average. Terry scored 12 Friday at Minnesota.

--G Roddy Beaubois made his second start of the season Friday night at Minnesota. The rookie first round pick matched his season high with nine points in 15 minutes.

MEDICAL WATCH:

--F Tim Thomas (knee surgery) is rehabbing from surgery. He's begun going through at least part of practice, but no timetable has been set for his return.

--F Josh Howard (sore ankle) is back on the inactive list. He played in three games before missing Friday night at Minnesota. No timetable has been set for his return.