The NBA announced the contestants for the Shooting Stars competition to take placed February 16 in New Orleans. The teams consists of a NBA player, a former NBA player, and a WNBA player. It's a timed shooting contest. The teams are: Detroit: Chauncey Billups (Det), Bill Laimbeer, Swin Cash Chicago: Chris Duhon (Chi), B.J. Armstrong, Candice Dupree Phoenix: Amare Stoudemire (Pho), Eddie Johnson, Cappie Pondexter San Antonio: Tim Duncan (SA), David Robinson, Becky Hammon
Chicago released Viktor Khryapa after the two reached a buyout agreement.
Cleveland activated Shannon Brown and placed Drew Gooden on IL with a groin injury.
Golden State activated Chris Webber and Austin Croshere and placed Patrick O'Bryant and Brandan Wright on IL.
Hou 92, Cle 77 at Hou Shane Battier (Hou) had 15 points and 8 rebounds. Yao Ming (Hou) had 22 points and 12 rebounds. Rafer Alston (Hou) had 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. LeBron James (Cle) had 32 points including 6-11 FT, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Larry Hughes (Cle) had 13 points. Hou out-rebounded Cle 55-35 including 17-7 offensive.
Chi 114, GS 108 at GS Joe Smith (Chi) had 27 points on 7-11 FG and 13-14 FT and 8 rebounds. Chris Duhon (Chi) had 34 points including 11-16 FG and 4-6 3-pointers, 9 assists, and 3 steals. Tyrus Thomas (Chi) had 15 points and 5 rebounds. Baron Davis (GS) had 22 points including 8-24 FG and 2-10 3-pointers, 8 assists, and 4 steals. Monta Ellis (GS) had 25 points including 11-12 FG. Al Harrington (GS) had 20 points and 3 steals. Chi shot 56.1% (37-66) FG and GS shot 43.2% (41-95) FG. Chi shot 35-48 FT and GS shot 19-21 FT. Ben Gordon (Chi, sprained right wrist) and Kirk Hinrich (Chi, bruised ribs) did not play.
Phi 101, Mia 84 at Phi Andre Iguodala (Phi) had 25 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 6 turnovers. Thaddeus Young (Phi) had 11 points and 7 rebounds. Andre Miller (Phi) had 21 points including 7-10 FT, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Dorell Wright (Mia) had 16 points and 10 rebounds including 6 offensive. Dwyane Wade (Mia) had 19 points on 5-17 FG and 9-11 FT, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, and 6 turnovers. Phi shot 48.1% (37-77) FG and Mia shot 36.3% (29-80) FG. Udonis Haslem (Mia, sprained left ankle), Shawn Marion (Mia), and Marcus Banks (Mia) did not play.
Schedule for Friday, February 8 (All times Central) LA Clippers @ Toronto 6:00 pm New Jersey @ Charlotte 6:00 pm LA Lakers @ Orlando 6:00 pm San Antonio @ New York 6:30 pm Cleveland @ Atlanta 6:30 pm Portland @ Detroit 7:00 pm Boston @ Minnesota 7:00 pm ESPN Memphis @ Dallas 7:30 pm Seattle @ Phoenix 8:00 pm Utah @ Sacramento 9:00 pm Washington @ Denver 9:30 pm ESPN
