News from November 8. Although the signing was announced Oct. 29, Erick Dampier has not formally signed with Houston and there are questions now if the signing will actually occur. Houston has to first release (or trade away) a player to create an open roster spot (they are at the 15 maximum) before they can sign Dampier. Toronto activated Sonny Weems and placed Joey Dorsey on IL. San Antonio activated James Anderson and placed Garrett Temple on IL. Dal 89, Bos 87 at Dal Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 25 points including 9-16 FG and the game winning jumper with 17.4 seconds left and 7 rebounds. Tyson Chandler (Dal) had 12 points on a perfect 5-5 FG and 2-2 FT and 13 rebounds. Jason Terry (Dal) had 17 points. Paul Pierce (Bos) had 24 points and 7 rebounds. Kevin Garnett (Bos) had 18 points and 15 rebounds. Rajon Rondo (Bos) had 11 points including 5-15 FG, 6 rebounds, 15 assists, and 5 steals. Chi 94, Den 92 at Chi Luol Deng (Chi) had 17 points including 6-18 FG and 7 rebounds. Taj Gibson (Chi) had 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 5 turnovers. Joakim Noah (Chi) had 13 points including 4-11 FG, 19 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Derrick Rose (Chi) had 18 points including 7-21 FG and 6 assists. Carmelo Anthony (Den) had 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals. Chauncey Billups (Den) had 14 points and 5 turnovers. Mem 109, Pho 99 at Mem Rudy Gay (Mem) had 22 points and 8 rebounds. Zach Randolph (Mem) had 23 points including 9-16 FG, 20 rebounds including 8 offensive, and 3 steals. Mike Conley (Mem) had 16 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Grant Hill (Pho) had 19 points including 8-10 FG and 12 rebounds including 6 offensive. Steve Nash (Pho) had 16 points and 11 assists. Orl 93, Atl 89 at Orl Dwight Howard (Orl) had 27 points including 7-11 FT and 11 rebounds. Vince Carter (Orl) had 19 points. J.J. Redick (Orl) had 11 points including 4-12 FG. Josh Smith (Atl) had 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists. Joe Johnson (Atl) had 23 points including 9-15 FG and 5 rebounds. Mickael Pietrus (Orl) and Marvin Williams (Atl, bone bruise right knee) did not play. SA 95, Cha 91 at Cha Tim Duncan (SA) had 14 points and 10 rebounds. Tony Parker (SA) had 12 points and 8 assists. Manu Ginobili (SA) had 26 points including 5-11 3-pointers and 5 rebounds. Boris Diaw (Cha) had 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Tyrus Thomas (Cha) had 16 points and 8 rebounds including 5 offensive. GS 109, Tor 102 at Tor David Lee (GS) had 14 points and 12 rebounds. Stephen Curry (GS) had 34 points including 12-21 FG, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and 5 turnovers. Monta Ellis (GS) had 28 points including 10-17 FG and 3 steals. Linas Kleiza (Tor) had 20 points and 7 rebounds. Jarrett Jack (Tor) had 24 points including 9-10 FT and 8 assists. Schedule for Tuesday, November 9 (All times Central) Denver @ Indiana 6:00 pm Cleveland @ New Jersey 6:00 pm Utah @ Miami 6:30 pm New York @ Milwaukee 7:00 pm LA Clippers @ New Orleans 7:00 pm Detroit @ Portland 9:00 pm Minnesota @ LA Lakers 9:30 pm Schedule for Wednesday, November 10 (All times Central) Milwaukee @ Atlanta 6:00 pm Utah @ Orlando 6:00 pm ESPN Charlotte @ Toronto 6:00 pm Houston @ Washington 6:00 pm New Jersey @ Cleveland 6:30 pm Golden State @ New York 6:30 pm Dallas @ Memphis 7:00 pm Philadelphia @ Oklahoma City 7:00 pm LA Clippers @ San Antonio 8:30 pm ESPN Minnesota @ Sacramento 9:00 pm ---- Patricia Bender pbender@eskimo.com For NBA stuff: http://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/index.html For Mavs stuff: http://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/mavs.html