News from March 17.

Charlotte signed Garrett Temple to a 2nd 10-day contract.

Washington signed Othyus Jeffers to a 10-day contract.

Golden State assigned Jeremy Lin to the NBADL.

New Jersey activated Damion James and placed Dan Gadzuric on IL.


Chi 84, NJ 73  at NJ
Luol Deng (Chi) had 19 points.
Derrick Rose (Chi) had 21 points including 8-23 FG.
Omer Asik (Chi) had 11 points and 16 rebounds including 9 offensive.
Kris Humphries (NJ) had 13 points, 16 rebounds including 7 offensive, and
5 blocks.
Brook Lopez (NJ) had 22 points and 8 rebounds.

Por 111, Cle 70  at Por
Gerald Wallace (Por) had 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) had 20 points including 9-10 FG and 11 rebounds
including 5 offensive.
Wesley Matthews (Por) had 14 points including 4-7 3-pointers and 7
rebounds.
Ramon Sessions (Cle) had 14 points.
Daniel Gibson (Cle) had 12 points.
Por shot 54.2% (45-83) FG and Cle shot 35.6% (21-59) FG.
Por shot 10-13 FT and Cle shot 25-30 FT.

NY 120, Mem 99  at NY
Carmelo Anthony (NY) had 28 points.
Chauncey Billups (NY) had 18 points and 8 assists.
Toney Douglas (NY) had 29 points on 10-14 FG and 9-12 3-pointers.
Mike Conley (Mem) had 16 points and 6 assists.
Darrell Arthur (Mem) had 15 points and 7 rebounds.
NY shot 20-36 3-pointers and Mem shot 4-12 3-pointers.


Schedule for Friday, March 18  (All times Central)
  Chicago @ Indiana               6:00 pm
  Denver @ Orlando                6:00 pm
  Washington @ Toronto            6:00 pm
  Miami @ Atlanta                 6:30 pm
  New York @ Detroit              6:30 pm
  Charlotte @ Oklahoma City       7:00 pm
  San Antonio @ Dallas            7:30 pm
  Boston @ Houston                7:30 pm
  New Jersey @ Milwaukee          7:30 pm
  Golden State @ Phoenix          9:00 pm
  Philadelphia @ Sacramento       9:00 pm
  Minnesota @ LA Lakers           9:30 pm

Schedule for Saturday, March 19  (All times Central)
  Cleveland @ LA Clippers         2:30 pm
  Denver @ Miami                  6:30 pm  NBATV
  Indiana @ Memphis               7:00 pm
  Boston @ New Orleans            7:00 pm
  Charlotte @ San Antonio         7:30 pm
  Philadelphia @ Portland         9:00 pm


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