News from February 3. The NBA announced the reserves for the All-Star game. The reserves were selected by coaches in each conference who were asked to select 2 guards, 2 forwards, 1 center, and 2 from any position (and could not vote for players on their own team). The All-Star game takes place February 20 in LA. The reserves are: Western Conference Eastern Conference Tim Duncan (SA) Ray Allen (Bos) Pau Gasol (LAL) Chris Bosh (Tor) Manu Ginobili (SA) Kevin Garnett (Bos) Blake Griffin (LAC) Al Horford (Atl) Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) Joe Johnson (Atl) Russell Westbrook (OKC) Paul Pierce (Bos) Deron Williams (Uta) Rajon Rondo (Bos) The NBA fined New York $200,000 and team scout Rodney Heard $20,000 for conducting illegal draft workouts. Linas Kleiza (Tor) underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee to repair cartilage damage. He is expected to be out up to a year. Golden State activated Charlie Bell and placed Acie Law (sprained right wrist) on IL. Miami activated Jamaal Magloire and placed Juwan Howard on IL. SA 89, LAL 88 at LAL Richard Jefferson (SA) had 18 points including 4-8 3-pointers. Tony Parker (SA) had 21 points. Manu Ginobili (SA) had 14 points including 5-17 FG, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. Pau Gasol (LAL) had 19 points including 8-10 FG and 7 rebounds. Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 16 points including 5-18 FG, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists. Mia 104, Orl 100 at Orl LeBron James (Mia) had 51 points on 17-25 FG and 14-17 FT, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists. Chris Bosh (Mia) had 13 points including 3-12 FG and 6 rebounds. Dwyane Wade (Mia) had 14 points. Dwight Howard (Orl) had 17 points including 3-13 FT and 16 rebounds including 6 offensive. Jameer Nelson (Orl) had 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Brandon Bass (Orl, sprained left ankle) did not play. GS 100, Mil 94 at GS Monta Ellis (GS) had 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Dorell Wright (GS) had 16 points including 4-7 3-pointers and 6 assists. Stephen Curry (GS) had 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 7 turnovers. Corey Maggette (Mil) had 21 points. Luc Mbah a Moute (Mil) had 23 points and 13 rebounds including 5 offensive. Carlos Delfino (Mil) had 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals. Chris Douglas-Roberts (Mil) did not play. Schedule for Friday, February 4 (All times Central) Miami @ Charlotte 6:00 pm Portland @ Indiana 6:00 pm New York @ Philadelphia 6:00 pm Minnesota @ Toronto 6:00 pm Orlando @ Washington 6:00 pm LA Clippers @ Atlanta 6:30 pm New Jersey @ Detroit 6:30 pm Dallas @ Boston 7:00 pm ESPN Cleveland @ Memphis 7:00 pm Oklahoma City @ Phoenix 8:00 pm San Antonio @ Sacramento 9:00 pm Utah @ Denver 9:30 pm ESPN Schedule for Saturday, February 5 (All times Central) Dallas @ Charlotte 6:00 pm Atlanta @ Washington 6:00 pm NBATV Portland @ Cleveland 6:30 pm LA Lakers @ New Orleans 7:00 pm Memphis @ Houston 7:30 pm Detroit @ Milwaukee 7:30 pm Denver @ Minnesota 7:30 pm Oklahoma City @ Utah 8:00 pm Chicago @ Golden State 9:30 pm ---- Patricia Bender pbender@eskimo.com For Trianglons puzzles: http://www.trianglons.com For NBA stuff: http://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/index.html For Mavs stuff: http://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/mavs.html