News from March 5.
 
The NBA named Vince Carter (Tor) as Player of the Week.  Carter averaged
31.8 points and 6.5 rebounds while Toronto went 4-0.
 
Portland signed Rod Strickland to a 1 year, $2.25 million contract.

Detroit activated Jud Buechler and placed Brian Cardinal on IR with
tendinitis in both knees.

San Antonio activated Shawnelle Scott and placed Jaren Jackson on IR with
a strained right calf.

Vancouver activated Kevin Edwards and placed Brent Price on IR with
osteoarthritis in his right knee.


Orl 95, Dal 81 - at Orl
Tracy McGrady (Orl) had 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 3
blocks.
Bo Outlaw (Orl) had 14 points including 6-9 FG, 14 rebounds, 6 assists,
and 3 steals.
Darrell Armstrong (Orl) had 21 points and 6 assists.
Juwan Howard (Dal) had 17 points including 9-11 FT, 8 rebounds, and 5
turnovers.
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 22 points including 8-11 FT, 14 rebounds, and 5
turnovers.
Greg Buckner (Dal, sprained left foot) did not play.

Mia 87, Det 84 - at Mia
Anthony Mason (Mia) had 19 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Brian Grant (Mia) had 20 points and 9 rebounds.
Tim Hardaway (Mia) had 16 points.
Corliss Williamson (Det) had 17 points including 6-8 FG and 11 rebounds.
Jerry Stackhouse (Det) had 32 points including 9-10 FT, 7 rebounds, 5
assists, and 11 turnovers.
Joe Smith (Det, sprained ankle) did not play.

Mil 107, NJ 100 - at NJ
Glenn Robinson (Mil) had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Ray Allen (Mil) had 23 points and 8 rebounds.
Sam Cassell (Mil) had 20 points and 5 assists.
Kenyon Martin (NJ) had 18 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, and 3 steals.
Stephon Marbury (NJ) had 20 points on 5-20 FG and 10-11 FT and 9 assists.
Jamie Feick (NJ, sore left Achilles) did not play.

Uta 109, Atl 102 - at Atl
Karl Malone (Uta) had 30 points including 12-13 FT, 7 rebounds, 6 assists,
and 5 turnovers.
John Stockton (Uta) had 22 points including 7-9 FG and 8 assists.
John Starks (Uta) had 14 points.
Toni Kukoc (Atl) had 24 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 7 turnovers.
Jason Terry (Atl) had 21 points including 9-10 FT.

SA 91, Van 77  - at Van
Tim Duncan (SA) had 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Derek Anderson (SA) had 25 points and 7 rebounds.
Antonio Daniels (SA) had 16 points and 5 assists.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Van) had 12 points including 5-15 FG, 11 rebounds, 7
assists, and 3 blocks.
Mike Bibby (Van) had 24 points including 10-16 FG, 5 rebounds, 8 assists,
and 5 turnovers.
SA shot 16-26 FT and Van shot 10-12 FT.

LAC 99, Den 86 - at LAC
Lamar Odom (LAC) had 27 points including 12-16 FG and 7 rebounds.
Jeff McInnis (LAC) had 14 points.
Corey Maggette (LAC) had 14 points.
Kevin Willis (Den) had 15 points and 9 rebounds.
Mark Strickland (Den) had 16 points including 7-11 FG and 7 rebounds.
LAC shot 56.5% (39-69) FG and Den shot 43.4% (33-76) FG.
Antonio McDyess (Den, subluxated left knee cap) did not play.