News from November 20. The NBA named Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) and LeBron James (Cle) as Players of the Week. Nowitzki averaged 27 points and 11 rebounds as Dallas went 3-0. James averaged 29.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists as Cleveland went 3-1. Golden State released Dajuan Wagner and activated Troy Murphy. Kirk Snyder (Hou) suffered a broken right hand and is expected to be out 10 to 12 weeks. Dallas activated Jerry Stackhouse and placed Devean George on IL with a hyperextended right knee. Charlotte activated Brevin Knight and placed Matt Carroll on IL. New York activated Kelvin Cato and placed Mardy Collins on IL. San Antonio activated Eric Williams and placed Jacque Vaughn on IL. Phoenix activated Steve Nash and placed Jumaine Jones on IL. Dal 93, Cha 85 at Cha Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 24 points including 10-12 FT and 14 rebounds. Jason Terry (Dal) had 15 points. Devin Harris (Dal) had 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Gerald Wallace (Cha) had 21 points including 9-14 FG, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Emeka Okafor (Cha) had 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 blocks. Pho 113, GS 110 at GS Shawn Marion (Pho) had 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 steals. Raja Bell (Pho) had 22 points including 5-11 3-pointers. Steve Nash (Pho) had 19 points including the game winning 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds left and 15 assists. Leandro Barbosa (Pho) had 21 points including 5-7 3-pointers. Mickael Pietrus (GS) had 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Andris Biedrins (GS) had 13 points including 6-8 FG and 15 rebounds. Monta Ellis (GS) had 31 points, 7 assists, 3 steals, and 5 turnovers. Baron Davis (GS, sore ribs) did not play. SA 107, Por 98 at Por Tim Duncan (SA) had 25 points including 10-16 FG, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks. Manu Ginobili (SA) had 25 points including 9-14 FG and 3-4 3-pointers. Tony Parker (SA) had 14 points including 5-15 FG and 4 steals. Zach Randolph (Por) had 23 points including 10-17 FG and 8 rebounds. Juan Dixon (Por) had 17 points. Sea 99, NJ 87 at Sea Rashard Lewis (Sea) had 20 points. Ray Allen (Sea) had 29 points including 4-11 3-pointers, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Luke Ridnour (Sea) had 14 points and 5 assists. Nenad Krstic (NJ) had 16 points including 7-11 FG and 8 rebounds. Vince Carter (NJ) had 27 points including 8-11 FT and 8 turnovers. Uta 101, Tor 96 at Uta Carlos Boozer (Uta) had 35 points on 14-16 FG and 7-10 FT and 9 rebounds. Mehmet Okur (Uta) had 17 points including 5-16 FG, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists. Paul Millsap (Uta) had 20 points including 8-10 FG and 7 rebounds. Chris Bosh (Tor) had 17 points on 5-14 FG and 7-12 FT and 11 rebounds. T.J. Ford (Tor) had 16 points and 5 assists. Mem 95, Orl 86 at Mem Hakim Warrick (Mem) had 26 points including 11-19 FG and 10 rebounds. Kyle Lowry (Mem) had 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals. Jake Tsakalidis (Mem) had 11 points including 4-5 FG and 9 rebounds. Dwight Howard (Orl) had 24 points including 9-12 FG and 23 rebounds including 8 offensive. Grant Hill (Orl) had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Hou 97, NY 90 at NY Yao Ming (Hou) had 26 points including 14-16 FT, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Rafer Alston (Hou) had 17 points. Tracy McGrady (Hou) had 24 points including 9-11 FT, 5 assists, and 3 blocks. Channing Frye (NY) had 22 points and 9 rebounds. Jamal Crawford (NY) had 25 points.