News from March 5.

Atlanta signed Jarell Eddie to a 10-day contract.

Minnesota claimed Justin Hamilton off waivers and released Glenn Robinson.

Dallas activated Tyson Chandler and placed Dwight Powell on IL.


Por 94, Dal 75  at Por
Nicolas Batum (Por) had 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.
LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) had 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Damian Lillard (Por) had 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5
turnovers.
Monta Ellis (Dal) had 12 points including 5-20 FG, 5 assists, and 3
steals.
Rajon Rondo (Dal) had 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Por shot 19-21 FT and Dal shot 7-8 FT.

Chi 108, OKC 105  at Chi
Mike Dunleavy (Chi) had 21 points.
Pau Gasol (Chi) had 21 points and 12 rebounds including 5 offensive.
Nikola Mirotic (Chi) had 26 points on 5-15 FG and 14-16 FT and 8 rebounds.
E'Twaun Moore (Chi) had 19 points on 9-10 FG.
Russell Westbrook (OKC) had 43 points including 12-15 FT, 8 rebounds, 7
assists, and 5 turnovers.
Serge Ibaka (OKC) had 25 points including 12-19 FG, 9 rebounds, and 3
blocks.


Schedule for Friday, March 6  (All times Central)
  Toronto @ Charlotte           6:00 pm
  Chicago @ Indiana             6:00 pm
  Sacramento @ Orlando          6:00 pm
  Utah @ Philadelphia           6:00 pm
  Cleveland @ Atlanta           6:30 pm
  Phoenix @ Brooklyn            6:30 pm  ESPN
  Detroit @ Houston             7:00 pm
  LA Lakers @ Memphis           7:00 pm
  Boston @ New Orleans          7:00 pm
  Miami @ Washington            7:00 pm
  Denver @ San Antonio          7:30 pm
  Dallas @ Golden State         9:30 pm  ESPN

Schedule for Saturday, March 7  (All times Central)
  Memphis @ New Orleans         6:00 pm
  Phoenix @ Cleveland           6:30 pm  NBATV
  Sacramento @ Miami            6:30 pm
  Indiana @ New York            6:30 pm
  Atlanta @ Philadelphia        6:30 pm
  Portland @ Minnesota          7:00 pm
  Washington @ Milwaukee        7:30 pm
  Houston @ Denver              8:00 pm


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