Every morning, we’ll have a look at the previous night’s action in a round up of recaps and reactions from around the web.
The Big Headline
Atlanta handed Miami its first loss of the season, but that’s nothing compared to San Antonio’s loss. Manu Ginobili broke his left (shooting) hand in a 10 point loss to the Timberwolves.
The Big Performers
Carmelo Anthony (NYK): 35 pts (13-31 fg) 11 reb
Ray Allen (BOS): 27 pts (6-7 3pt)
The Big Hightlights
Ricky Rubio hits Derrick Williams with the alley oop
Keeping up the reverse alley oop theme: Mario Chalmers to LeBron James
The Big Game
Mavericks 100 – Thunder 87
Box Score Recap
DAL: Dirk Nowitzki – 26 pts, 6 reb. Dallas bench: 47 pts;
OKC: Kevin Durant – 27 pts. Russell Westbrook – 18 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast
Dallas Mavericks hand Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder first loss 010212 – NBA News | FOX Sports on MSN via kwout
