News from March 1.

The NBA named Terry Stotts (Por) and Brad Stevens (Bos) as Coaches of the
Month for February.  Portland went 9-2 and Boston went 9-3.

Charlotte signed Jorge Gutierrez to a 2nd 10-day contract after he
completed his 1st 10-day contract.

Phoenix signed Phil Pressey to a 2nd 10-day contract after he completed
his 1st 10-day contract.

Toronto signed Jason Thompson and released Anthony Bennett.

Golden State activated James Michael McAdoo and placed Andre Iguodala
(hamstring tightness) on IL.


Dal 121, Orl 108  at Dal
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 19 points.
Zaza Pachulia (Dal) had 17 points including 6-8 FG and 10 rebounds.
Wesley Matthews (Dal) had 21 points and 5 rebounds.
Nikola Vucevic (Orl) had 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Ersan Ilyasova (Orl) had 22 points including 7-10 FG and 10 rebounds
including 5 offensive.
Dal shot 55.8% (43-77) FG and Orl shot 45.1% (41-91) FG.

GS 109, Atl 105 OT  at GS
Draymond Green (GS) had 15 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals, and 5
turnovers.
Andrew Bogut (GS) had 19 points including 8-9 FG and 7 rebounds.
Klay Thompson (GS) had 26 points including 6-27 FG and 6-16 3-pointers and
6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Paul Millsap (Atl) had 19 points on 5-17 FG and 6-10 FT, 7 rebounds, and 3
steals.
Al Horford (Atl) had 17 points and 9 rebounds.
Stephen Curry (GS, left ankle) did not play.

LAL 107, Bro 101  at LAL
D'Angelo Russell (LAL) had 39 points including 14-21 FG and 8-12
3-pointers and 6 rebounds.
Julius Randle (LAL) had 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Jordan Clarkson (LAL) had 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Thaddeus Young (Bro) had 19 points and 15 rebounds.
Brook Lopez (Bro) had 23 points and 7 rebounds.

Por 104, NY 85  at NY
Damian Lillard (Por) had 30 points including 4-9 3-pointers and 10-10 FT
and 6 assists.
C.J. McCollum (Por) had 25 points.
Meyers Leonard (Por) had 11 points and 14 rebounds.
Carmelo Anthony (NY) had 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Arron Afflalo (NY) had 13 points and 6 rebounds.

Mia 129, Chi 111  at Mia
Joe Johnson (Mia) had 24 points including 10-13 FG and 5 rebounds.
Luol Deng (Mia) had 20 points including 8-10 FG and 3-3 3-pointers and 5
blocks.
Hassan Whiteside (Mia) had 26 points on 8-11 FG and 10-11 FT, 14 rebounds,
and 4 blocks.
Derrick Rose (Chi) had 17 points.
Pau Gasol (Chi) had 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Mia shot 67.5% (52-77) FG and Chi shot 45.6% (41-90) FG.
Jimmy Butler (Chi, strained left knee) did not play.

Cha 126, Pho 92  at Cha
Kemba Walker (Cha) had 26 points including 9-16 FG, 6 rebounds, and 9
assists.
Nicolas Batum (Cha) had 15 points and 9 rebounds.
Al Jefferson (Cha) had 19 points and 7 rebounds.
Alex Len (Pho) had 18 points on 5-15 FG and 8-10 FT and 12 rebounds.
Mirza Teletovic (Pho) had 17 points including 4-9 3-pointers.
Cha out-scored Pho 68-42 in the 1st half.
Cha shot 48.4% (45-93) FG and Pho shot 36.3% (33-91) FG.


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