News from February 28. The LA Clippers released Sam Cassell. Atlanta signed Jeremy Richardson to a 2nd 10-day contract. An examination revealed that Caron Butler (Was) has a small labral tear in the left joint of his hip. Dallas activated Eddie Jones and placed Jamaal Magloire and Antoine Wright on IL. New Jersey activated Devin Harris and Stromile Swift and placed Maurice Ager on IL. SA 97, Dal 94 at SA Tim Duncan (SA) had 31 points on 12-20 FG and 7-10 FT and 15 rebounds. Manu Ginobili (SA) had 17 points including 6-20 FG and 1-7 3-pointers, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Michael Finley (SA) had 16 points. Josh Howard (Dal) had 16 points and 8 rebounds. Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 28 points on 5-15 FG and 17-21 FT and 6 rebounds. LAL 106, Mia 88 at LAL Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 21 points , 8 assists, and 4 steals. Jordan Farmar (LAL) had 24 points including 9-14 FG and 4-8 3-pointers and 3 steals. Lamar Odom (LAL) had 13 points including 5-7 FG, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. Dwyane Wade (Mia) had 18 points including 6-17 FG. Shawn Marion (Mia) had 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 turnovers. LAL shot 47.6% (40-84) FG and Mia shot 37.5% (33-88) FG. Vladimir Radmanovic (LAL, strained right calf) did not play. NJ 120, Mil 106 at NJ Richard Jefferson (NJ) had 19 points. Vince Carter (NJ) had 19 points and 5 assists. Devin Harris (NJ) had 21 points and 5 assists. Andrew Bogut (Mil) had 22 points on 11-16 FG and 15 rebounds. Maurice Williams (Mil) had 24 points including 6-10 FT and 7 assists. Michael Redd (Mil) had 33 points including 9-13 FT.