While Jamal Crawford does not question coach Don Nelson's decision to hold him out of tonight's game against the Charlotte Bobcats, according to the San Francisco Chronicle Crawford's agent does want answers.

The last time the two teams met Crawford dropped 50.

"What is the message that Nelson is sending to a young team? 'Don't play to win?' " Goodwin said. "What is the message he is sending to the fans who work hard to pay for Warriors tickets in order to see them win?

"Jamal is not injured, and not only is he averaging 19 points per game, but he scored 50 points on the (Bobcats) for a win earlier this season."

Nelson announced this week that he will begin resting his veterans "here and there" in an effort to give the team's youngsters more playing time.

Charlotte guard Raja Bell will face Phoenix, his old team, on Tuesday night and opened up in a radio interview about his time in the desert.

"This Phoenix organization, the town and the fans hold a real dear place in my heart. It was a really great opportunity for me four years ago here," Bell said.

He also touched on his troubles with now former coach Terry Porter.

"Steve Kerr said it best when he said that sometimes when you move things get lost in that move and I kind of felt that I was one of the pieces that might have got lost in the move," Bell added. "I never really found a way to work with Terry and I don't think Terry ever really found a way to work and communicate with me. I'm not blaming Terry, it's just as much my fault as anyone's. It just was a situation that once we got deep enough into it, it just obvious that it wasn't working."

Ultimately, the Suns returned to an up-tempo style after Porter tried to infuse a half-court system.

"It is a bit frustrating to see that ultimately they decided to take that route and some of the things that I was trying to share with them. I tried to say things in my way that I didn't feel like we were in the best positions to succeed with what we had.  Whether I went about that right or not, I'm sure I could have walked on eggshells more than I did, but ultimately I don't think they wanted to hear it when I had to say it."

Bobcats pair Raja Bell and Boris Diaw will be back on the court in Phoenix on Tuesday night for the first time since being traded back on December 10, and according to the East Valley Tribune, Bell believes that if Porter was removed earlier, the pair probably would still be part of the Suns team.

Bell said ?there?s no question? he would still be on the team if the Suns stuck to the up-tempo style after last year?s first-round playoff exit.

Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer believes that the Bobcats will look to unload Nazr Mohammed and the more than $13 million remaining on his contract this summer.

Mohammed hasn't played a lot lately, and it has become apparent that coach Larry Brown prefers DeSagana Diop as Emeka Okafor's backup.

Moving Mohammed without taking on a similar contract will be a very difficult task.

The Nuggets and Bobcats are interested in center Jeff Foster, but the Pacers have reportedly turned down offers.

Foster, a career Pacer, signed a two-year extension before the season.

Indiana isn't interested in trading rookie Brandon Rush either.

Trade talk stole the show in the NBA on Wednesday night, but there were a number of good games among the eleven played.

- Denver 101, Philadelphia 89

Team FIC Differential: Nuggets +9.9, 76ers -9.9

The Nuggets (37-17) erased a ten-point halftime deficit with a dominant second half against the 76ers (27-26) on Wednesday night. Carmelo Anthony starred with 26 points and 14 rebounds, Chauncey Billups tallied 22 points and 5 assists, and Nene chipped in 17 points and 7 boards. Denver held Philadelphia to 33%, which allowed them to overcome nineteen turnovers. Andre Miller had 17 points and 7 rebounds, Samuel Dalembert posted 12 points and 10 boards, and Thaddeus Young turned in 12 points and 5 rebounds for the 76ers.

Game FIC Scores

Carmelo Anthony, Denver ? 15.9

Samuel Dalembert, Philadelphia ? 14.3

Nene, Denver ? 13.4

Andre Miller, Philadelphia ? 13.4

- Cleveland 93, Toronto 76

Team FIC Differential: Cavaliers +35.5, Raptors -35.5

The Cavaliers (41-11) outscored the Raptors (21-35) by fourteen points over the second and third quarters en route to a win at the Air Canada Centre. LeBron James had 20 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, Zydrunas Ilgauskas tallied 22 points and 6 boards, and Anderson Varejao contributed 5 points and 14 rebounds in the win. Cleveland hit 58% of their shots, while holding Toronto to just 37% on the night. Shawn Marion led with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in his Toronto debut, Joey Graham posted 15 points and 4 boards, and Anthony Parker added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

LeBron James, Cleveland ? 19.0

Shawn Marion, Toronto ? 15.8

Anderson Varejao, Cleveland ? 15.0

Roko Ukic, Toronto ? 5.8

- Charlotte 103, Indiana 94

Team FIC Differential: Bobcats +28.3, Pacers -28.3

The Bobcats (22-32) used a seven-point edge in the third quarter to defeat the Pacers (22-34) at Time Warner Cable Arena on Wednesday night. Gerald Wallace starred with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, Emeka Okafor posted 12 points and 12 boards, and Raymond Felton chipped in 16 points and 3 dimes. Charlotte attempted ten more foul shots than Indiana, and turned the ball over just eight times. Troy Murphy led with 18 points and 16 rebounds, Jarrett Jack tallied 18 points, 8 boards and 5 assists, and Danny Granger scored 10 points in ten minutes of action before leaving with a sprained right foot.

Game FIC Scores

Gerald Wallace, Charlotte ? 21.1

Troy Murphy, Indiana ? 17.8

Jarrett Jack, Indiana ? 16.3

Emeka Okafor, Charlotte ? 15.8

- Minnesota 111, Miami 104

Team FIC Differential: Timberwolves +18.1, Heat -18.1

The Timberwolves (18-35) used a 36-24 run in the third quarter to defeat the Heat (28-25) in South Beach. Sebastian Telfair excelled with 30 points and 8 assists, Ryan Gomes posted 20 points and 7 rebounds, and Kevin Love added 16 points and 9 boards in the win. Minnesota hit 54% of their shots and outrebounded Miami by twenty-five. Dwyane Wade led with 37 points and 12 assists, Udonis Haslem tallied 17 points and 6 rebounds, and Jermaine O?Neal scored 13 points in 27 minutes in his Miami debut.

Game FIC Scores

Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 34.1

Sebastian Telfair, Minnesota ? 18.0

Ryan Gomes, Minnesota ? 15.0

Udonis Haslem, Miami ? 10.8

- New Orleans 117, Orlando 85

Team FIC Differential: Hornets +56.0, Magic -56.0

The Hornets (32-20) thoroughly dominated the Magic (39-14) over forty-eight minutes on Wednesday night. Chris Paul starred with 36 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds, Rasual Butler tallied 15 points and 8 boards, and David West added 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting. New Orleans shot 58%, while limiting Orlando to just 37% from the floor. Dwight Howard had 12 points and 8 rebounds, Rashard Lewis posted 17 points and 8 assists, and J.J. Redick netted 14 points off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

Chris Paul, New Orleans ? 33.5

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 13.9

Rasual Butler, New Orleans ? 12.0

Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 8.4

- Chicago 113, Milwaukee 104

Team FIC Differential: Bulls +13.5, Bucks -13.5

Perhaps invigorated by news of a substantial trade, the Bulls (24-30) came back and topped the Bucks (27-30) at the Bradley Center. Luol Deng had 21 points and 8 rebounds, Derrick Rose posted 18 points and 9 assists, and Kirk Hinrich scored 31 points on 8-for-14 shooting off the bench. Chicago forced twenty-one turnovers, and held Milwaukee to 39% shooting. Richard Jefferson starred with 32 points and 6 rebounds, Charlie Villanueva tallied 17 points and 12 boards, and Charlie Bell contributed 10 points in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Kirk Hinrich, Chicago ? 17.5

Richard Jefferson, Milwaukee ? 17.2

Derrick Rose, Chicago ? 15.2

Charlie Villanueva, Milwaukee ? 11.6

- Dallas 113, New Jersey 98

Team FIC Differential: Mavericks +34.4, Nets -34.4

The Mavericks (32-21) outgunned the Nets (24-31) by a score of 40-15 in the third quarter of Wednesday night?s game at American Airlines Arena. Jason Kidd had 23 points and 10 assists, Josh Howard tallied 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Dirk Nowitzki chipped in 23 points and 9 boards. Dallas shot 55% from the field, including 10-for-14 from three-point land. Devin Harris had 18 points and 7 assists against his former team, Brook Lopez posted 16 points and 7 rebounds, and Jarvis Hayes scored 15 points on 7-for-7 shooting for the Nets.

Game FIC Scores

Jason Kidd, Dallas ? 24.5

Josh Howard, Dallas ? 19.5

Keyon Dooling, New Jersey ? 12.1

Brook Lopez, New Jersey ? 11.5

- Blazers 94, Grizzles 90

Team FIC Differential: Blazers +15.3, Grizzles -15.3

The Blazers (33-20) won a surprisingly close game over the Grizzles (15-39) at the Rose Garden. LaMarcus Aldridge had 15 points and 6 rebounds, Brandon Roy posted 24 points and 9 boards, and Joel Przybilla chipped in 6 points and 15 rebounds. Portland shot 46%, but were outrebounded by three. Rudy Gay led with 20 points and 5 rebounds, Marc Gasol tallied 9 points and 10 boards, and O.J. Mayo scored 19 points on 8-for-19 shooting in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Brandon Roy, Portland ? 20.1

Mike Conley, Memphis ? 15.5

Joel Przybilla, Portland ? 14.0

Rudy Gay, Memphis ? 11.2

- Atlanta 105, Sacramento 100

Team FIC Differential: Hawks +11.9, Kings -11.9

The Hawks (32-22) used a strong third quarter run to knock off the Kings (11-44) on Wednesday night. Mike Bibby led with 29 points and 5 rebounds, Joe Johnson tallied 20 points and 6 assists, and Al Horford added 18 points and 18 boards in the win. Atlanta attempted eleven more foul shots and outrebounded Sacramento by four. Kevin Martin starred with 32 points and 11 rebounds, Spencer Hawes posted 10 points and 14 boards, and Beno Udrih turned in 18 points and 4 assists for the Kings.

Game FIC Scores

Al Horford, Atlanta ? 27.0

Kevin Martin, Sacramento ? 23.1

Mike Bibby, Atlanta ? 17.9

Beno Udrih, Sacramento ? 12.6

- L.A. Lakers 129, Golden State 121

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +19.5, Warriors -19.5

The Lakers (44-10) outscored the Warriors (19-36) by fourteen points in the second half to record a comeback win at ORACLE Arena. Kobe Bryant had 30 points and 9 assists, Pau Gasol posted 24 points and 13 rebounds, and Lamar Odom added 22 points and 7 boards. Los Angeles outrebounded Golden State by five, and attempted fourteen more foul shots in the victory. Stephen Jackson led with 24 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds, Anthony Randolph tallied 14 points and 12 boards, and Corey Maggette scored 24 points off the bench on 10-for-16 shooting.

Game FIC Scores

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles ? 22.5

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 22.5

Ronny Turiaf, Golden State ? 18.6

Stephen Jackson, Golden State ? 13.5

- Phoenix 142, L.A. Clippers 119

Team FIC Differential: Suns +33.8, Clippers -33.8

Alvin Gentry is undefeated as the head coach of the Suns (30-23) after back-to-back wins over the Clippers (13-42). Amare Stoudemire starred with 42 points and 11 rebounds, Steve Nash tallied 21 points and 12 assists, and Jason Richardson contributed 17 points and 7 boards. Phoenix hit 59% of their shots, while outrebounding Los Angeles by twelve. Al Thornton scored 33 points, Eric Gordon posted 23 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds, and Fred Jones scored 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix ? 30.1

Steve Nash, Phoenix ? 21.3

Fred Jones, Los Angeles ? 17.8

Eric Gordon, Los Angeles ? 17.1

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The Blazers are still attempting to come up with a trade package for Gerald Wallace after the Bobcats turned down an preliminary Raef LaFrentz for Wallace offer earlier Wednesday.

The Bobcats are attempting to entice the Blazers to take back Nazr Mohammed or include Nicolas Batum into a deal.

Bobcats coach Larry Brown says that he doesn't anticipate the team making a trade before Thursday afternoon's deadline.

"Michael (Jordan) said if we can get talent back, and maybe move some pieces that aren't playing a lot here, we would consider that," Brown said.

"But I really don't anticipate that happening and I think we're all pretty happy with what we have to work with right now."

The latest rumor had the Bobcats trading Gerald Wallace and Sean May to the Blazers for Nicolas Batum and Raef LaFrentz's expiring contract.

The Boston Celtics have called the Bobcats about the availability of Raja Bell, Adrian Wojnarowski from Yahoo! Sports is reporting.

Boston currently has nothing that Charlotte wants in return for the veteran guard, according to the report.

Meanwhile, after several months of trying the Celtics have not been able to trade 2008 first-round pick J.R. Giddens for a draft choice.

The Suns may or may not trade Amare Stoudemire, but there may be more of a demand for Portland's Raef LaFrentz and his expiring contract.

"If you asked owners in the league who they'd rather have right now, LaFrentz or Stoudemire, I think more than half of them would prefer LaFrentz," one executive said. "That's how screwed up this thing has been. I guarantee you [Blazers GM] Kevin Pritchard has gotten better offers for LaFrentz than the Suns have gotten for Stoudemire."

Gerald Wallace, Caron Butler and Richard Jefferson are the three players the Blazers are reportedly focusing on the most.

Portland sees Wallace as an ideal fit, but the Bobcats are trying to include Nazr Mohammed.