News from December 9.

Golden State signed Acie Law and released Jeff Adrien.

Charlotte assigned Sherron Collins to the NBADL.

Oklahoma City assigned Byron Mullens to the NBADL.

Dallas activated Tyson Chandler and placed Alexis Ajinca on IL.

New Jersey activated Terrence Williams and Joe Smith and placed Derrick
Favors (bruised thigh) and Ben Uzoh on IL.

Philadelphia activated Darius Songaila and placed Jason Kapono on IL.


Dal 102, NJ 89  at Dal
Caron Butler (Dal) had 15 points including 7-11 FG.
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 21 points including 8-10 FG and 10 rebounds.
Shawn Marion (Dal) had 18 points including 8-10 FG and 6 rebounds.
Brook Lopez (NJ) had 24 points including 8-12 FT and 8 rebounds.
Anthony Morrow (NJ) had 21 points.
Dal shot 54.7% (41-75) FG and NJ shot 41.6% (32-77) FG.

Bos 102, Phi 101  at Phi
Kevin Garnett (Bos) had 14 points including the game winning layup off a
lob pass with 1.4 second left, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Rajon Rondo (Bos) had 19 points on 9-14 FG, 5 rebounds 14 assists, and 3
steals.
Ray Allen (Bos) had 23 points including 7-10 FG.
Elton Brant (Phi) had 13 points, 14 rebounds including 8 offensive, and 3
blocks.
Jodie Meeks (Phi) had 19 points including 4-4 3-pointers.
Bos shot 55.9% (38-68) FG and Phi shot 45.7% (37-81) FG.
Shaquille O'Neal (Bos, sore right calf) did not play.

Por 97, Orl 83  at Por
Wes Mathews (Por) had 20 points.
Andre Miller (Por) had 22 points including 9-15 FG, 7 rebounds, and 8
assists.
Nicolas Batum (Por) had 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Dwight Howard (Orl) had 39 points on 13-20 FG and 13-18 FT, 15 rebounds,
and 3 blocks.
Rashard Lewis (Orl) had 11 points and 6 rebounds.


Schedule for Friday, December 10  (All times Central)
  Charlotte @ Indiana            6:00 pm
  Denver @ Toronto               6:00 pm
  New York @ Washington          6:00 pm
  LA Lakers @ Chicago            7:00 pm  ESPN
  Detroit @ Minnesota            7:00 pm
  Oklahoma City @ New Orleans    7:00 pm
  Houston @ Milwaukee            7:30 pm
  Atlanta @ San Antonio          7:30 pm
  Portland @ Phoenix             8:00 pm
  Orlando @ Utah                 8:00 pm
  Miami @ Golden State           9:30 pm  ESPN

Schedule for Saturday, December 11  (All times Central)
  Memphis @ LA Clippers          2:30 pm
  Indiana @ Atlanta              6:00 pm
  Boston @ Charlotte             6:00 pm
  Toronto @ Detroit              6:30 pm
  Minnesota @ Chicago            7:00 pm
  Utah @ Dallas                  7:30 pm  NBATV
  Cleveland @ Houston            7:30 pm
  Miami @ Sacramento             9:00 pm


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