News from March 5.

San Antonio signed Drew Gooden for the rest of the season.

New Orleans activated Melvin Ely and placed Peja Stojakovic (back spasms)
on IL.

Denver placed Kenyon Martin (strained lower back) on IL.


NO 104, Dal 88  at NO
David West (NO) had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Caron Butler (NO) had 18 points and 5 rebounds.
Chris Paul (NO) had 27 points and 15 assists.
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 27 points and 7 rebounds.
Jason Kidd (Dal) had 13 points including 4-11 FG, 5 rebounds, and 3
steals.
NO shot 56% (42-75)( FG and Dal shot 39.5% (30-76) FG.

Den 106, Por 90  at Den
Carmelo Anthony (Den) had 38 points including 16-26 FG.
Nene (Den) had 16 points including 7-11 FG, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
J.R. Smith (Den) had 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) had 19 points.
Brandon Roy (Por) had 22 points.
Anthony Carter (Den, strained left hip) did not play.


Schedule for Friday, March 6  (All times Central)
  Atlanta @ Charlotte          6:00 pm
  New Jersey @ Orlando         6:00 pm
  Miami @ Toronto              6:00 pm
  Cleveland @ Boston           7:00 pm  ESPN
  Golden State @ Detroit       7:00 pm
  Milwaukee @ Chicago          7:30 pm
  Phoenix @ Houston            7:30 pm
  Washington @ San Antonio     7:30 pm
  Minnesota @ LA Lakers        9:30 pm
  Denver @ Utah                9:30 pm  ESPN


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