News from February 4.

The NBA fined Joakim Noah (Chi) $15,000 for verbally abusing the refs
during Monday's Chi-Sac game.

New Orleans signed Luke Babbitt to a 2 year contract.

Atlanta assigned Jared Cunningham to the NBADL.

Philadelphia assigned Arnett Moultrie to the NBADL.

Golden State activated Jermaine O'Neal and placed Ognjen Kuzmic on IL.

The LA Lakers activated Steve Nash and placed Xavier Henry (bone bruise
right knee) on IL.


Ind 89, Atl 85  at Atl
David West (Ind) had 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Paul George (Ind) had 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.
Lance Stephenson (Ind) had 10 points including 4-5 FG and 6 turnovers.
Mike Scott (Atl) had 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Elton Brand (Atl) had 12 points on 6-8 FG, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks. and 5
turnovers.

Min 109, LAL 99  at Min
Kevin Love (Min) had 31 points including 13-18 FT and 17 rebounds.
Kevin Martin (Min) had 32 points including 4-6 3-pointers.
Ricky Rubio (Min) had 4 points including 1-4 FG, 6 rebounds, and 13
assists.
Nick Young (LAL) had 24 points on 4-12 FG and 13-14 FT.
Manny Harris (LAL) had 19 points including 8-11 FG and 8 rebounds.
Pau Gasol (LAL, strained right groin) and Jordan Farmar (LAL, left
hamstring tear) did not play.

Chi 101, Pho 92  at Pho
Carlos Boozer (Chi) had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Joakim Noah (Chi) had 14 points on 7-10 FG and 14 rebounds.
Jimmy Butler (Chi) had 18 points including 5-14 FG and 3 steals.
D.J. Augustin (Chi) had 18 points.
Channing Frye (Pho) had 18 points including 2-11 3-pointers and 8
rebounds.
Goran Dragic (Pho) had 24 points including 9-15 FG, 7 rebounds, and 5
turnovers.

Cha 91, GS 75  at GS
Al Jefferson (Cha) had 30 points on 12-22 FG and 6-10 FT and 13 rebounds.
Gerald Henderson (Cha) had 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Anthony Tolliver (Cha) had 11 points on a perfect 4-4 FG and 3-3
3-pointers.
Klay Thompson (GS) had 12 points.
Stephen Curry (GS) had 17 points including 1-7 3-pointers and 11 assists.
Cha shot 47.4% (37-78) FG and GS shot 31.2% (29-93) FG.


Schedule for Wednesday, February 5  (All times Central)
  LA Lakers @ Cleveland          6:00 pm
  Boston @ Philadelphia          6:00 pm
  San Antonio @ Washington       6:00 pm
  Portland @ New York            6:30 pm  ESPN
  Phoenix @ Houston              7:00 pm
  Dallas @ Memphis               7:00 pm
  Atlanta @ New Orleans          7:00 pm
  Minnesota @ Oklahoma City      7:00 pm
  Detroit @ Orlando              7:00 pm
  Milwaukee @ Denver             8:00 pm
  Toronto @ Sacramento           9:00 pm
  Miami @ LA Clippers            9:30 pm  ESPN

Schedule for Thursday, February 6  (All times Central)
  San Antonio @ Brooklyn         7:00 pm  TNT
  Chicago @ Golden State         9:30 pm  TNT


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