News from October 31.

Memphis signed Quincy Pondexter to a 4 year, $15 million contract
extension.

Charlotte exercised their 14-15 options for Bismack Biyombo, Kemba
Walker, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

Sacramento elected not to exercise their 14-15 option for Jimmer Fredette.

New York activated Toure Murry and placed Cole Aldrich on IL.


Chi 82, NY 81  at Chi
Luol Deng (Chi) had 17 points and 6 assists.
Derrick Rose (Chi) had 18 points including 7-23 FG and the game winning
jumper with 5.7 seconds left and 6 rebounds.
Joakim Noah (Chi) had 6 points including 2-7 FG, 15 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Carmelo Anthony (NY) had 22 points including 8-24 FG, 6 rebounds, 6
assists, and 6 steals.
Raymond Felton (NY) had 13 points including 5-14 FG and 6 assists.
J.R. Smith (NY, suspended) did not play.

LAC 126, GS 115  at LAC
Blake Griffin (LAC) had 23 points including 9-12 FG and 10 rebounds.
DeAndre Jordan (LAC) had 9 points on 3-9 FG and 3-12 FT and 17 rebounds
including 10 offensive.
Chris Paul (LAC) had 42 points on 12-20 FG and 16-17 FT, 15 assists, 6
steals, and 6 turnovers.
Jamal Crawford (LAC) had 17 points.
David Lee (GS) had 22 points and 5 rebounds.
Andrew Bogut (GS) had 17 points including 6-7 FG and 6 rebounds.
Stephen Curry (GS) had 38 points including 14-23 FG and 9-14 3-pointers, 9
assists, and 11 turnovers.
LAC shot 33-50 FT and GS shot 23-33 FT.
Harrison Barnes (GS, foot injury) did not play.


Schedule for Friday, November 1  (All times Central)
  Cleveland at Charlotte         6:00 pm
  New Orleans at Orlando         6:00 pm
  Philadelphia at Washington     6:00 pm
  Toronto at Atlanta             6:30 pm
  Milwaukee at Boston            6:30 pm
  Dallas at Houston              7:00 pm
  Detroit at Memphis             7:00 pm
  Oklahoma City at Minnesota     7:00 pm
  Miami at Brooklyn              7:00 pm  ESPN
  Portland at Denver             8:00 pm
  Utah at Phoenix                9:00 pm
  LA Clippers at Sacramento      9:00 pm
  San Antonio at LA Lakers       9:30 pm  ESPN

Schedule for Saturday, November 2  (All times Central)
  Cleveland at Indiana           6:00 pm
  Chicago at Philadelphia        6:30 pm  NBATV
  Charlotte at New Orleans       7:00 pm
  Memphis at Dallas              7:30 pm
  Toronto at Milwaukee           7:30 pm
  Houston at Utah                8:00 pm
  San Antonio at Portland        9:00 pm
  Sacramento at Golden State     9:30 pm


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