News from March 2.

Orlando released Rod Strickland.

Chicago released Corie Blount.

New Orleans released Bryce Drew.

Indiana activated Ron Artest and placed James Jones on IR with a contusion
to his left quadriceps.

Toronto activated Vince Carter and placed Michael Bradley on IR with right
knee tendinitis.

Sacramento signed Rodney Buford to a 2nd 10-day contract.


Dal 107, Sea 96  at Dal
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Michael Finley (Dal) had 35 points and 5 assists.
Marquis Daniels (Dal) had 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Antawn Jamison (Dal) had 21 points including 8-9 FG and 8 rebounds.
Ray Allen (Sea) had 25 points including 9-10 FT and 3 steals.
Ronald Murray (Sea) had 19 points including 7-20 FG.
Steve Nash (Dal, stomach virus) and Josh Howard (Dal, strained right
groin) did not play.

Atl 94, LAL 93  at Atl
Stephen Jackson (Atl) had 17 points.
Jason Terry (Atl) had 23 points and 5 assists.
Bob Sura (Atl) had 15 points and 9 rebounds.
Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 23 points and 14 rebounds including 7
offensive.
Gary Payton (LAL) had 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Zeljko Rebraca (Atl, lower back injury), Travis Hansen (Atl, right foot
injury), and Kobe Bryant 9LAL, personal reasons) did not play.

Sac 113, LAC 106  at Sac
Predrag Stojakovic (Sac) had 23 points.
Chris Webber (Sac) had 26 points including 12-18 FG and 12 rebounds.
Brad Miller (Sac) had 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Corey Maggette (LAC) had 32 points including 11-18 FG and 5 rebounds.
Elton Brand (LAC) had 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Gerald Wallace (Sac, sprained left foot) did not play.

Ind 96, GS 88  at GS
Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) had 12 points including 4-17 FG, 7 rebounds, and 3
blocks.
Reggie Miller (Ind) had 21 points including 5-10 3-pointers and 5 assists.
Al Harrington (Ind) had 16 points including 6-17 FG, 12 rebounds, and 3
steals.
Mike Dunleavy (GS) had 24 points including 8-10 FT, 20 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Jason Richardson (GS) had 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Speedy Claxton (GS, fractured right hand) did not play.

NJ 95, Den 91  at Den
Kenyon Martin (NJ) had 22 points including 9-15 FG, 8 rebounds, and 5
turnovers.
Richard Jefferson (NJ) had 11 points and 5 assists.
Kerry Kittles (NJ) had 34 points including 13-20 FG, 5 rebounds, and 4
steals.
Carmelo Anthony (Den) had 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Andre Miller (Den) had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 turnovers.
Jason Kidd (NJ, bruised left knee) and Marcus Camby (Den, strained right
groin) did not play.

Tor 89, Mia 86  at Mia
Donyell Marshall (Tor) had 24 points on 9-16 FG and 6-9 3-pointers and 5 
rebounds.
Vince Carter (Tor) had 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Dion Glover (Tor) had 13 points.
Lamar Odom (Mia) had 23 points including 9-13 FT and 14 rebounds.
Eddie Jones (Mia) had 18 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals.
Dwyane Wade (Mia, right foot injury) did not play.