News from December 3.

Matt Harpring (Uta) announced that he will be unable to play this season
as he still struggles to recover from an infection that developed after
ankle surgery in the summer of 2008.

Golden State activated Devean George and placed Raja Bell on IL.  Bell
underwent surgery on his left wrist to repair ligament damage and is
expected to be out at least 3 months.

San Antonio activated Roger Mason and placed Malik Hairston on IL.


Bos 90, SA 83  at SA
Kevin Garnett (Bos) had 20 points including 9-15 FG, 7 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Rajon Rondo (Bos) had 12 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists, and 3 steals.
Ray Allen (Bos) had 15 points.
Tim Duncan (SA) had 16 points, 15 rebounds including 7 offensive, and 6
turnovers.
DaJuan Blair (SA) had 18 points on 9-11 FG and 11 rebounds including 5
offensive.
SA out-rebounded Bos 55-32 including 20-2 offensive.

Den 114, Mia 96  at Den
Carmelo Anthony (Den) had 22 points including 6-17 FG.
Arron Afflalo (Den) had 17 points on 7-9 FG and 3-3 3-pointers and 6
rebounds.
J.R. Smith (Den) had 16 points and 6 assists.
Michael Beasley (Mia) had 17 points and 7 rebounds.
Dwyane Wade (Mia) had 25 points including 9-13 FT and 10 rebounds.

Hou 111, GS 109  at GS
Aaron Brooks (Hou) had 25 points including 5-8 3-pointers and the game
winning free throws with 2.1 seconds left and 7 assists.
Trevor Ariza (Hou) had 18 points including 1-6 3-pointers, 5 rebounds, 3
steals, and 5 turnovers.
Carl Landry (Hou) had 22 points including 8-10 FG, 9 rebounds, and 3
blocks.
Anthony Morrow (GS) had 21 points including 4-8 3-pointers and 5 assists.
Vladimir Radmanovic (GS) had 20 points including 4-7 3-pointers, 8
rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals.
Monta Ellis (GS) had 24 points including 9-27 FG, 6 rebounds, 8 assists,
and 9 turnovers.
Kelenna Azubuike (GS, left patellar tendon injury), Andris Biedrins (GS,
strained lower back), and Ronny Turiaf (GS, left knee) did not play.


Schedule for Friday, December 4  (All times Central)
  Toronto @ Washington          6:00 pm
  New York @ Atlanta            6:30 pm
  Chicago @ Cleveland           7:00 pm  ESPN
  Milwaukee @ Detroit           7:00 pm
  Dallas @ Memphis              7:00 pm
  Charlotte @ New Jersey        7:00 pm
  Minnesota @ New Orleans       7:00 pm
  Boston @ Oklahoma City        7:00 pm
  Indiana @ Utah                8:00 pm
  Miami @ LA Lakers             9:30 pm  ESPN


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