News from April 2.

Former NBA ref Greg Willard died at age 54 due to pancreatic cancer.

Brooklyn signed Kris Joseph to a 10-day contract.

The LA Lakers retired Shaquille O'Neal's #34 during halftime of the
LAL-Dal game.

Washington activated Nene and placed Jason Collins on IL.


LAL 101, Dal 81  at LAL
Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 23 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and 4 steals.
Dwight Howard (LAL) had 24 points including 10-20 FT and 12 rebounds.
Earl Clark (LAL) had 17 points, 12 rebounds including 5 offensive, and 5
blocks.
Chris Kaman (Dal) had 14 points on 7-10 FG and 6 rebounds.
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 11 points including 4-13 FG, 5 rebounds, and 6
assists.
LAL shot 21-33 FT and Dal shot 6-12 FT.
LAL out-rebounded Dal 57-37 including 19-8 offensive.
Steve Nash (LAL, strained right hamstring) and Metta World Peace (LAL,
left knee surgery) did not play.

NY 102, Mia 90  at Mia
Carmelo Anthony (NY) had 50 points including 18-26 FG and 7-10 3-pointers.
Raymond Felton (NY) had 10 points and 9 assists.
J.R. Smith (NY) had 14 points including 5-15 FG and 6 rebounds.
Chris Bosh (Mia) had 23 points including 10-10 FT and 6 rebounds.
Mike Miller (Mia) had 18 points including 4-8 3-pointers and 8 rebounds.
LeBron James (Mia, strained right hamstring) and Dwyane Wade (Mia,
sprained right ankle) did not play.

Was 90, Chi 86  at Was
John Wall (Was) had 27 points including 11-13 FT, 8 rebounds, 9 assists,
and 3 blocks.
A.J. Price (Was) had 13 points on 5-7 FG and 3-4 3-pointers.
Emeka Okafor (Was) had 10 points and 9 rebounds.
Carlos Boozer (Chi) had 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Nate Robinson (Chi) had 17 points including 1-7 3-pointers.
Joakim Noah (Chi, plantar fasciitis right foot) and Marco Belinelli (Chi,
abdominal strain) did not play.


Schedule for Wednesday, April 3  (All times Central)
  Washington @ Toronto           6:00 pm
  Philadelphia @ Charlotte       6:00 pm
  New York @ Atlanta             6:00 pm  ESPN
  Brooklyn @ Cleveland           6:00 pm
  Detroit @ Boston               6:30 pm
  Minnesota @ Milwaukee          7:00 pm
  Orlando @ San Antonio          7:30 pm
  Denver @ Utah                  8:00 pm
  Houston @ Sacramento           9:00 pm
  Memphis @ Portland             9:00 pm  NBATV
  Phoenix @ LA Clippers          9:30 pm
  New Orleans @ Golden State     9:30 pm

Schedule for Thursday, April 4  (All times Central)
  Chicago @ Brooklyn             6:00 pm  TNT
  Dallas @ Denver                8:00 pm
  San Antonio @ Oklahoma City    8:30 pm  TNT


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