J. R. Smith scored 51 points in a losing effort. The Chinese Basketball Association scoring leader (an unrestricted NBA free agent) might be available in March.

The score was Guangsha 96-Zhejiang 85.

GUANGSHA:

WILSON CHANDLER--36 minutes, 33 points (on 31 shots), 12 rebounds, 2 steals. About what you expect from him, 13-26 from the field, but only 1-5 from three.

PETER JOHN RAMOS--The 7'4" center played 36 minutes, 23 points, 14 rebounds, 1 block. I have no idea why he doesn't block more shots.

ZHEJIANG:

JOSH BOONE--33 minutes, 14 points (6-12 fg and an amazing 2-4 on free throws), 12 rebounds, 2 blocks.

J.R. SMITH:--38 minutes, 51 points (12-20 fg, 6-11 from three and 9-10 free throws), 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals.

SUMMARY:

Josh Boone or Peter John Ramos could easily fit on to a Nets roster, with Dennis Horner assigned to Springfield. Wilson Chandler is doing his usual work.

J. R. Smith is a scoring machine and should replace Anthony Morrow or MarShon Brooks if they go to Orlando.