News from April 2.

The NBA announced the divisional winners for the Sportsmanship Award.  The
winners are Michael Finley (SA), Ronny Turiaf (GS), Chauncey Billups 
(Den), Ray Allen (Bos), Antonio McDyess (Det), and Antawn Jamison (Was).  
One player from each team was nominated for the award and 7 former players 
(Mike Bantom, John Crotty, Eddie Johnson, Jalen Rose, Satch Sanders, Kenny 
Smith, Chris Webber) selected the divisional winners.  The overall winner
of the Sportsmanship Award will be selected from the 6 divisional winners.

New York signed Courtney Sims to a 2nd 10-day contract.

Maurice Lucas (Por assistant) underwent surgery for bladder cancer.


Was 109, Cle 101  at Was
Caron Butler (Was) had 25 points including 11-11 FT.
Antawn Jamison (Was) had 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Darius Songaila (Was) had 17 points including 6-8 FG and 6 rebounds.
LeBron James (Cle) had 31 points including 11-18 FG and 4-8 3-pointers, 9
rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 turnovers.
Maurice Williams (Cle) had 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Javaris Crittenton (Was, back spasms) and Juan Dixon (Was, right Achilles
tendinitis) did not play.

Den 114, Uta 104  at Den
Carmelo Anthony (Den) had 23 points including 9-25 FG and 9 rebounds.
J.R. Smith (Den) had 28 points including 8-13 3-pointers and 7 assists.
Chauncey Billups (Den) had 17 points on 2-8 FG and 13-14 FT, 8 rebounds,
and 3 steals.
C.J. Miles (Uta) had 19 points.
Deron Williams (Uta) had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Den shot 46.7% (35-75) FG and Uta shot 36.6% (34-93) FG.

Phi 105, Mil 95  at Phi
Andre Iguodala (Phi) had 20 points on 5-14 FG and 10-14 FT and 3 steals.
Andre Miller (Phi) had 18 points including 7-11 FG, 5 rebounds, 11
assists, and 8 turnovers.
Louis Williams (Phi) had 21 points including 7-10 FG.
Richard Jefferson (Mil) had 17 points and 5 turnovers.
Ramon Sessions (Mil) had 18 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, and 4 steals.
Thaddeus Young (Phi, sprained right ankle) and Francisco Elson (Mil,
strain right hip flexor) did not play.


Schedule for Friday, April 3  (All times Central)
  Miami @ Charlotte            6:00 pm
  San Antonio @ Indiana        6:00 pm
  Atlanta @ Boston             6:30 pm
  Dallas @ Memphis             7:00 pm
  Portland @ Oklahoma City     7:00 pm
  Cleveland @ Orlando          7:00 pm  ESPN
  Minnesota @ Utah             8:00 pm
  Sacramento @ Phoenix         9:00 pm
  New Orleans @ Golden State   9:30 pm
  Houston @ LA Lakers          9:30 pm  ESPN


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