News from March 10. The NBA named Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) and Tracy McGrady (Orl) as Players of the Week. O'Neal averaged 35 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 4 blocks as the Lakers went 3-0. McGrady averaged 38.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 6.8 assists as Orlando went 3-1. New Orleans activated Baron Davis and placed Kirk Haston on IR with back spasms. Miami activated Ken Johnson and placed Sean Marks on IR with a sprained left elbow. Washington signed Anthony Goldwire to a 2nd 10-day contract. The Basketball Hall of Fame announced the nominations for the class of 2003. The nominees are: Players Maurice Cheeks played 15 seasons in the NBA, with the Philadelphia 76ers 78-79 - 88-89 Adrian Dantley played 15 seasons in NBA with 7 teams, 23,177 career points Walter Davis played 15 seasons in NBA with Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, and Portland Trailblazers, won Rookie of the Year in 1978, won Olympic gold medal in 1976 Dennis Johnson played with the Seattle Sonics 76-77 - 79-80, the Phoenix Suns 80-81 - 82-83, the Boston Celtics 83-84 - 89-90, won championship in 1979, 1984, and 1986 Gus Johnson played with the NBA Baltimore Bullets 63-64 - 71-72, the Phoenix Suns 72-73, the ABA Indiana Pacers 72-73 Bobby Jones played with the Denver Nuggets 74-75 - 77-78 and the Philadelphia 76ers 78-79 - 85-86, won championship in 1983 Robert Parish played 21 seasons in NBA, with Boston Celtics 80-81 - 93-94, won championship in 1981, 1984, and 1986 Chet Walker played with the Syracuse Nationals 62-63, the Philadelphia 76ers 63-64 - 68-69, and the Chicago Bulls 69-70 - 72-73 James Worthy played with the LA Lakers 82-83 - 93-94, Finals MVP 1988, won championship in 1985, 1987, and 1988 Coaches Lefty Driesell 41 years coaching in NCAA, 786-394 record Guy Lewis 30 years coaching University of Houston, 592-279 record Bill Sharman 7 years NBA coach, won NBA championship in 1972 with LA Lakers, 3 years ABA coach, won ABA championship in 1971 with Utah Stars Norm Stewart coached University of Missouri from 1967-1999, 634-333 record Eddie Sutton 32 years coaching in NCAA, 702-278 record, last 12 seasons with Oklahoma State University, Coach of the Year 1977, 1978, 1986, and 1995 Contributors Vic Bubas Commissioner of Sun Belt Conference 1976-90, first NCAA conference to use 45 second clock and 3-point line, member NCAA Division I Basketball Committee 1979-1985 Jerry Colangelo Been with the Phoenix Suns since 1968, won NBA Executive of the Year award 4 times Chick Hearn TV and radio voice of the Los Angeles Lakers from 1965 to 2001, coined many basketball phrases Junius Kellogg National Wheelchair Basketball Association pioneer Meadowlark Lemon member of the Harlem Globetrotters from 1957 to 1979 Tex Winter 56 seasons as NBA and college coach, proponent of the triangle offense Referee Hank Nichols college referee, officiated in 6 NCAA men's championship games [Plus the Veterans, Womens, and International Committees' nominees; listed in earlier nba-dailys.] A nominee needs at least 18 of 24 votes from the Honors Committee to be inducted. The announcement for the new inductees will occur April 7 and the enshrinement ceremonies will occur in September. Min 92, Dal 83 at Dal Wally Szczerbiak (Min) had 27 points. Kevin Garnett (Min) had 31 points including 14-20 FG, 18 rebounds, and 5 assists. Radoslav Nesterovic (Min) had 11 points including 3-11 FG, 6 rebounds, and 9 blocks. Michael Finley (Dal) had 17 points including 7-27 FG and 2-11 3-pointers and 13 rebounds. Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 37 points and 13 rebounds. Min shot 47.9% (35-73) FG and Dal shot 32% (33-103) FG. Dal out-rebounded Min 60-41 including 30-7 offensive. Atl 95, LAC 86 at Atl Glenn Robinson (Atl) had 13 points including 5-17 FG, 8 rebounds, and 5 turnovers. Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Atl) had 26 points including 9-10 FT, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Theo Ratliff (Atl) had 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Corey Maggette (LAC) had 19 points and 6 rebounds. Melvin Ely (LAC) had 13 points and 9 rebounds. Nazr Mohammed (Atl, foot injury) and Quentin Richardson (LAC, strained left knee) did not play. Uta 83, Mia 73 at Mia Karl Malone (Uta) had 29 points including 9-11 FT, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists. John Stockton (Uta) had 14 points including 8-10 FT. Matt Harpring (Uta) had 17 points including 5-7 FG. Caron Butler (Mia) had 24 points, 3 steals, and 5 turnovers. Brian Grant (Mia) had 9 points and 12 rebounds. Uta shot 44.4% (28-63) FG and Mia shot 32.9% (27-82) FG. Eddie House (Mia, stomach virus) did not play.