News from February 25.

The NBA named Manu Ginobili (SA) and LeBron James (Cle) as Players of the
Week for the week ending February 24.  Ginobili averaged 30.7 points and
6.3 assists as San Antonio went 3-0.  James averaged 28.8 points, 12.3
rebounds, and 10.5 assists as Cleveland went 3-1.

Memphis released Marcus Vinicius.

Dallas activated Antoine Wright and placed Eddie Jones on IL with a 
stomach illness.

Chicago activated Demetris Nichols and placed Cedric Simmons on IL.

San Antonio activated Kurt Thomas.


Dal 102, Chi 94  at Dal
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 29 points including 3-3 3-pointers and 10
rebounds.
Jason Kidd (Dal) had 11 points on 5-7 FG, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6
turnovers.
Jerry Stackhouse (Dal) had 23 points including 7-11 FG.
Ben Gordon (Chi) had 25 points.
Drew Gooden (Chi) had 17 points and 8 rebounds.

Was 95, NO 92  at NO
Antawn Jamison (Was) had 10 points including 3-16 FG and 10 rebounds.
Brendan Haywood (Was) had 12 points and 8 rebounds including 5 offensive.
DeShawn Stevenson (Was) had 33 points including 4-10 3-pointers and the
game winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Chris Paul (NO) had 22 points on 10-14 FG, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Morris Peterson (NO) had 18 points including 6-7 FG and 3-4 3-pointers and
7 rebounds.
Caron Butler (Was, strained left hip flexor) did not play.

Bos 104, LAC 76  at LAC
Paul Pierce (Bos) had 17 points.
Ray Allen (Bos) had 15 points and 7 assists.
James Posey (Bos) had 17 points including 6-8 FG and 4-6 3-pointers and 5
rebounds.
Tim Thomas (LAC) had 15 points including 5-16 FG and 9 rebounds.
Al Thornton (LAC) had 11 points including 5-4 FG and 8 rebounds.
Bos shot 55.1% (38-69) FG and LAC shot 40% (30-75) FG.
Sam Cassell (LAC, sprained right wrist) and Chris Kaman (LAC, sore back)
did not play.

Det 98, Den 93  at Den
Tayshaun Prince (Det) had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Chauncey Billups (Det) had 20 points and 8 assists.
Richard Hamilton (Det) had 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Carmelo Anthony (Den) had 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Allen Iverson (Den) had 28 points including 12-13 FT, 7 assists, and 3
steals.
George Karl (Den, flu) did not coach.

SA 89, Atl 74  at SA
Tim Duncan (SA) had 23 points including 13-16 FT, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks,
and 6 turnovers.
Tony Parker (SA) had 15 points and 9 assists.
Manu Ginobili (SA) had 13 points including 4-13 FG, 5 rebounds, and 3
steals.
Al Horford (Atl) had 12 points and 13 rebounds including 6 offensive.
Joe Johnson (Atl) had 17 points including 4-7 3-pointers, 5 rebounds, and
5 assists.
Acie Law (Atl, sprained right wrist) did not play.

Tor 102, Ind 98  at Ind
Chris Bosh (Tor) had 24 points including 10-10 FT, 10 rebounds including 6
offensive, and 5 turnovers.
Carlos Delfino (Tor) had 23 points including 7-9 FG and 6-7 3-pointers and
5 rebounds.
T.J. Ford (Tor) had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Danny Granger (Ind) had 20 points including 4-8 3-pointers and 10
rebounds.
Marquis Daniels (Ind) had 20 points and 3 steals.
Tor shot 27-33 FT and Ind shot 14-15 FT.