Ray Allen, Celtics
98-95 OT win at Raptors
33 pts, 11-16 FG, 7-11 3-Pt.

Steve Nash, Suns
103-92 win vs. Cavaliers
30 pts, 12-19 FG, 5-5 FT

Jason Richardson, Bobcats
90-88 win at Heat
29 pts, 10-16 FG, 6-11 3-Pt.

If a player can be a stat sheet stuffer while recovering from an injury, you know he will likely have a productive season. David West, who missed 30 games last season with elbow problems, has toughened out an ankle injury he suffered during the preseason and managed to rack up 17 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in New Orleans’ 93-88 victory over host Denver on Sunday.

Carmelo Anthony, Nuggets
93-88 loss vs. Hornets
8-25 FG, 0-2 3-Pt., 20 pts

Jason Williams, Heat
90-88 loss vs. Bobcats
3-11 FG, 0-3 3-Pt., 7 pts

Josh Smith, Hawks
92-91 loss at Pistons
4-17 FG, 0-2 3-Pt., 13 pts

Is it just me or can you feel a tsunami about to erupt in the Atlantic? Not the Atlantic Ocean of course, but the Atlantic Division. With newcomers Kevin Garnett and Zach Randolph, the emergence of Chris Bosh and Eddy Curry, and the return of a healthy Nenad Krstic, the Atlantic is as potent as ever. On Sunday, you could feel the trembling as Garnett (23 points, 13 rebounds) and Bosh (19 pts, 10 rbs) went toe-to-toe in Boston’s thrilling overtime triumph over Toronto. Curry and Randolph, meanwhile, combined for 29 points and 17 rebounds in New York’s victory over Minnesota. Not since the days when Patrick Ewing (Knicks), Robert Parish (Celtics), Moses Malone (76ers/Bullets), and Charles Barkley (76ers) in the 1980’s have we felt such intense seismic activity in the Atlantic. Down south two more big men caused some vibration. Emeka Okafor's Bobcats outlasted Shaquille O'Neal's Heat, 90-88.

I’m sure all of you would agree that while we continue to wait and see whether or not Kobe Bryant gets traded, we should just sit back, butter up our popcorn and enjoy the show. Bryant, who has been the talk of ongoing trade possibilities, has already proved in the early part of the 2007-08 season that he is Hollywood’s true Mr. Entertainment. The nine-time All-Star racked up 33 points, five rebounds and three assists to guide the Lakers to a 119-109 triumph over the visiting Jazz on Sunday. But as Kobe will tell you first hand, L.A.’s supporting cast is largely responsible for its early success. Andrew Bynum recorded 15 points and nine rebounds in 19 minutes, while Derek Fisher poured in 19 points and Jordan Farmar scored 12. So, the obvious question everyone wants to know…Will the Lakers’ impressive start ultimately end Kobe’s trade desires? Stay tuned.

Remember Dominique Wilkins at the 2007 NBA Draft Lottery waiting patiently to hear whether or not Atlanta would have draft picks this year. If the Hawks drew outside the top three, Phoenix would steal away that pick as part of the Joe Johnson trade. If the Pacers drew inside the top three, Indiana would keep that selection due to the rules of the Al Harrington deal. Well, as we know by now, the Hawks lucked out and eventually drafted two studs, Al Horford and Acie Law. The two rookies shined bright on Sunday as Horford grabbed 11 rebounds and Law scored 11 points, but the Hawks couldn't overcome Chauncey Billups and the Pistons in a 92-91 defeat.

Ray Allen remembers well his last experience at the Air Canada Center. While playing for the Sonics last season, the seven-time All-Star buried an overtime-forcing buzzer-beating jumper in Toronto. Although Seattle ultimately lost that game, Allen knew his next contest in Canada would be even more dramatic. On Sunday, Allen drained a 3-pointer from the corner with less than 3 seconds remaining in overtime to propel the Celtics to a thrilling 98-95 victory over the Raptors. The former UConn standout finished with 33 points and surpassed 17,000 for his career. Paul Pierce, meanwhile, passed Sam Jones as the sixth all-time leading scorer in Celtics franchise history (15,416).

When Elton Brand ruptured his left Achilles during a workout over the summer, many figured the L.A. Clippers were the starring role in Hollywood’s latest horror show. But many may have forgotten about a very influential signing during the off-season that could keep the Clippers afloat out West. Ruben Patterson, who averaged a career-best 14.7 points with the Bucks last season, joined L.A. and has already made an impact. The 32-year-old posted 13 points, six steals, three rebounds and two assists off the bench in the Clippers’ 115-101 triumph over the Sonics on Sunday. Seattle's reserves Jeff Green and Wally Szczerbiak combined for 27 points.