News from March 7.

The NBA named Russell Westbrook (OKC) and Paul Pierce (Bos) as Players of
the Week.  Westbrook averaged 27 points, 9.7 assists, and 3 steals as
Oklahoma City went 3-0.  Pierce averaged 21.8 points and 8 rebounds as
Boston went 4-0.

Charlotte signed Garrett Temple to a 10-day contract.

Channing Frye (Pho) is expected to be out 2 to 3 weeks with a dislocated
right shoulder.

Minnesota activated Martell Webster and placed Sebastian Telfair on IL.

Portland placed Luke Babbitt on IL.

The LA Clippers activated Brian Cook and placed Eric Gordon on IL.  Gordon
is out indefinitely with a right wrist injury.  He did not travel with the
team for their 5 game road trip.

Charlotte placed Stephen Jackson (strained hamstring) on IL.


Dal 108, Min 105  at Min
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 25 points including 10-10 FT and 6 rebounds.
Jason Kidd (Dal) had 13 points and 9 assists.
Brian Cardinal (Dal) had 12 points on 4-8 FG (all 3-pointers) and 3
steals.
Michael Beasley (Min) had 20 points including 8-22 FG, 9 rebounds, and 5
turnovers.
Kevin Love (Min) had 23 points including 4-6 3-pointers, 17 rebounds
including 6 offensive, and 5 assists.

Mem 107, OKC 101  at Mem
Marc Gasol (Mem) had 18 points on 9-13 FG and 6 rebounds.
Mike Conley (Mem) had 20 points and 9 assists.
Tony Allen (Mem) had 20 points and 6 rebounds.
Kevin Durant (OKC) had 23 points including 4-10 3-pointers and 6 rebounds.
Russell Westbrook (OKC) had 27 points, 7 assists, and 5 turnovers.

NY 131, Uta 109  at NY
Carmelo Anthony (NY) had 34 points including 12-16 FG and 4-5 3-pointers
and 5 assists.
Amare Stoudemire (NY) had 31 points including 12-15 FG and 3 blocks.
Toney Douglas (NY) had 20 points including 5-7 3-pointers and 6 assists.
Al Jefferson (Uta) had 36 points including 17-26 FG and 12 rebounds
including 8 offensive.
Derrick Favors (Uta) had 16 points and 8 rebounds.
NY shot 56.1% (46-82) FG and Uta shot 45.1% (41-91) FG.
Francisco Elson (Uta, sprained left ankle) and Kyrylo Fesenko (Uta, back
spasms) did not play.

Por 89, Orl 85  at Orl
LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) had 24 points.
Andre Miller (Por) had 15 points and 7 assists.
Wesley Matthews (Por) had 13 points.
Ryan Anderson (Orl) had 13 points and 7 rebounds.
Jason Richardson (Orl) had 22 points including 4-5 3-pointers and 5
rebounds.
Por shot 11-17 FT and Orl shot 8-9 FT.
Dwight Howard (Orl, suspended) did not play.

Chi 85, NO 77  at Chi
Carlos Boozer (Chi) had 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Joakim Noah (Chi) had 6 points and 13 rebounds including 5 offensive.
Derrick Rose (Chi) had 24 points and 9 assists.
Jarrett Jack (NO) had 23 points and 5 turnovers.
Marco Belinelli (NO) had 17 points and 9 rebounds.
Chris Paul (NO, concussion) and Trevor Ariza (NO, strained groin) did not
play.

Hou 123, Sac 101  at Sac
Chase Budinger (Hou) had 20 points including 4-6 3-pointers and 5
rebounds.
Kyle Lowry (Hou) had 19 points including 4-8 3-pointers, 7 rebounds, and 8
assists.
Courtney Lee (Hou) had 19 points.
DeMarcus Cousins (Sac) had 20 points and 11 rebounds including 6
offensive, and 3 steals.
Marcus Thornton (Sac) had 16 points including 6-17 FG.

LAC 92, Cha 87  at Cha
Blake Griffin (LAC) had 17 points and 15 rebounds.
Maurice Williams (LAC) had 17 points including 5-15 FG and 7 assists.
Chris Kaman (LAC) had 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Boris Diaw (Cha) had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Gerald Henderson (Cha) had 20 points.


Schedule for Tuesday, March 8  (All times Central)
  LA Lakers @ Atlanta             6:00 pm
  Golden State @ Cleveland        6:00 pm
  Philadelphia @ Indiana          6:00 pm
  Milwaukee @ Washington          6:00 pm
  Portland @ Miami                6:30 pm
  Houston @ Phoenix               8:00 pm

Schedule for Wednesday, March 9  (All times Central)
  Chicago @ Charlotte             6:00 pm
  Golden State @ New Jersey       6:00 pm
  Oklahoma City @ Philadelphia    6:00 pm
  Utah @ Toronto                  6:00 pm
  LA Clippers @ Boston            6:30 pm
  New York @ Memphis              7:00 pm  NBATV
  Cleveland @ Milwaukee           7:00 pm
  Indiana @ Minnesota             7:00 pm
  Dallas @ New Orleans            7:00 pm
  Detroit @ San Antonio           7:30 pm
  Orlando @ Sacramento            9:00 pm


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