On This Date: February 23

Deron Williams was traded from the Utah Jazz to the New Jersey Nets.

David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs blocked 12 shots in a 105-95 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Nate McMillan of the Seattle SuperSonics dished out 25 assists in a 124-112 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Ennis Whatley of the Chicago Bulls dished out 21 assists in a 140-125 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Phil Ford of the Kansas City Kings dished out 21 assists in a 121-112 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Rick Barry of the Golden State Warriors scored 51 points in a 125-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Tiny Archibald of the Cincinnati Royals scored 55 points in a 110-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 53 points in a 126-108 win over the Boston Celtics.

Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics pulled down 38 rebounds in a 99-97 win over the Philadelphia Warriors.

1-time NBA All-Star Lee Shaffer was born in Chicago, Illinois.