News from March 5.

Utah activated Adam Keefe and released Jamie Watson.

Sacramento activated Brian Grant and placed Kevin Salvadori on IR with
patella tendinitis in his left knee.

The LA Lakers signed Larry Krystowiak to a 2nd 10-day contract.

Atlanta signed Darrin Hancock to a 10-day contract.


Uta 96, Dal 65 - at Uta
Karl Malone (Uta) had 20 points including 10-13 FG, 8 rebounds, 7 assists,
and 3 steals.
Greg Ostertag (Uta) had 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Jeff Hornacek (Uta) had 17 points including 7-10 FG.
Michael Finley (Dal) had 13 points including 4-15 FG.
Shawn Bradley (Dal) had 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Uta shot 53.9% (41-76) FG and Dal shot 33.8% (24-71) FG.
Derek Harper (Dal, strained left groin) and Robert Pack (Dal, bruised
ribs) did not play.

Hou 90, GS 85 - at GS
Kevin Willis (Hou) had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Hakeem Olajuwon (Hou) had 31 points including 15-23 FG, 11 rebounds, 3
blocks, 3 steals, and 5 turnovers.
Othella Harrington (Hou) had 9 points and 7 rebounds.
Chris Mullin (GS) had 19 points including 9-9 FT and 5 rebounds.
Joe Smith (GS) had 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Latrell Sprewell (GS) had 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 turnovers.
Charles Barkley (Hou, lacerated left hip) and Clyde Drexler (Hou, strained
left hamstring) did not play.

Det 92, Min 88 - at Min
Grant Hill (Det) had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals.
Otis Thorpe (Det) had 14 points and 9 rebounds.
Lindsey Hunter (Det) had 21 points.
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 22 points and 8 rebounds.
Tom Gugliotta (Min) had 23 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks.

Sac 105, Den 100 - at Sac
Billy Owens (Sac) had 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Michael Smith (Sac) had 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Mitch Richmond (Sac) had 34 points including 12-13 FT, 6 rebounds, and 6
assists.
LaPhonso Ellis (Den) had 19 points including 6-18 FG and 4-6 3-pointers.
Antonio McDyess (Den) had 19 points including 5-10 FT, 14 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Bryant Stith (Den) had 21 points including 5-8 3-pointers.

Por 121, Pho 99 - at Pho
Clifford Robinson (Por) had 24 points including 5-8 3-pointers, 5
rebounds, and 6 assists.
Kenny Anderson (Por) had 26 points including 10-14 FG and 6-9 3-pointers,
6 assists, and 4 steals.
Isaiah Rider (Por) had 24 points including 9-12 FG and 3-3 3-pointers.
Kevin Johnson (Pho) had 17 points including 5-14 FG, 6 rebounds, 5
assists, and 5 turnovers.
Danny Manning (Pho) had 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Por shot 52.6% (41-78) FG and Pho shot 41% (34-83) FG.
Por shot 16-24 3-pointers and Pho shot 2-16 3-pointers.

Chi 111, SA 69 - at Chi
Scottie Pippen (Chi) had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 steals.
Michael Jordan (Chi) had 16 points.
Jason Caffey (Chi) had 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Monty Williams (SA) had 19 points and 6 turnovers.
Jamie Feick (SA) had 11 points, 15 rebounds including 9 offensive, and 3
steals.
Chi shot 40.8% (42-103) FG and SA shot 30.6% (26-85) FG.
Dennis Rodman (Chi, suspended) and Dominique Wilkins (SA, strained right
hamstring) did not play.

NY 100, Tor 94 - at Tor
Charles Oakley (NY) had 16 points and 6 assists.
Patrick Ewing (NY) had 36 points including 10-15 FT and 13 rebounds.
Allan Houston (NY) had 11 points.
Doug Christie (Tor) had 24 points including 4-7 3-pointers and 5 rebounds.
Damon Stoudamire (Tor) had 22 points including 3-4 3-pointers and 8
assists.
Marcus Camby (Tor) had 24 points including 10-13 FT, 9 rebounds, and 3
steals.
NY shot 50% (33-66) FG and Tor shot 37.3% (31-83) FG.
Chris Childs (NY, bruised left wrist) and Oliver Miller (Tor, upper
respiratory infection) did not play.

Cle 85, Ind 78 - at Cle
Danny Ferry (Cle) had 19 points including 4-6 3-pointers.
Terrell Brandon (Cle) had 17 points and 9 assists.
Bobby Phills (Cle) had 13 points including 4-13 FG and 5 steals.
Rik Smits (Ind) had 13 points.
Reggie Miller (Ind) had 25 points including 4-8 3-pointers and 8 assists.
Mark West (Cle, strained left abdominal muscle) did not play.