1. Dirk helps Dallas overcome deficit

With his team down by as much as 24 earlier in Tuesday’s game against Toronto, Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki hit four consecutive threes in third quarter to put Dallas ahead. Nowitzki's game-high and season-best 32 points helped the Mavs' to a 105-99 victory over the Raptors. Teammate Devin Harris told the AP, "Dirk's stretch is what really put the game away for us." The win marked the franchise's largest comeback in regulation time. If you missed Nowitzki's phenomenal performance check it out right here on NBA.com.

Video: Nowitzki's Performance

2. Parker leads Spurs to victory

It was the Tony Parker show Tuesday night in Atlanta. Parker was unstoppable with a game-high and season-best 31 points, as well as the game-high in assists with nine dimes. In the second quarter alone, Parker scored 17 points, hitting 7-of-9 shots from the field. With Parker's help, the Spurs led by as much as 24 and never trailed at any point. Parker told the AP, "I was just trying to be aggressive. I was just trying to get in a rhythm.'' The Frenchman led the Spurs to a 95-83 win over the Hawks in front of a disappointed Atlanta crowd. Parker's 360 turn-around feed to Manu Ginobili for the lay-in was chosen as Tuesday's Assist of the Night.

Video: Parker's assist to Ginobili

3. Stern entertains members of U.N.

NBA Commissioner David Stern invited several members of the U.N. Security Council to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, where the Knicks fell to the Warriors 108-82. Guests included The Honorable Zalmay M. Khalilzad and the Secretary General of the U.N., Mr. Ban Ki-moon and his wife, Mrs. Ban Soon-taek. To find out more about their experiences and opinions of the NBA, check out the Video on NBA.com

Video: Stern entertains members of U.N.

4. Promotion for Beno Udrih

Promoted from a reserve to a starter after Mike Bibby's thumb injury, Beno Udrih is comfortable with his new role in Sacramento. "Playing regular minutes has helped my confidence," said Udrih to the AP. "In San Antonio I never knew how much I would play. I won't come out here if I miss one or two shots in a row." On Sunday against the Pistons, the self-assured Udrih had the game-high 23 points and six assists, helping the Kings to a 105-95 victory. Hitting 9-of-13 shots from the field and making all five of his free throws, Udrih was only two points shy of his career-high. Sacramento coach Reggie Theus told the Sacramento Bee, “We now have someone people have to pay attention to on pick and rolls, someone who can penetrate and make plays for other people. Roles change and situations change, and we should be getting better by getting (Udrih)."

5. Luis Scola is heating up

Prior to last Friday, Rockets rookie Luis Scola had not reached double-digits in a single game in his young NBA career, but the Argentine caught fire this weekend. He led the team in scoring with 20 points against the Spurs on Friday, and registered a double-double with the team-high in points and rebounds (20 points, 11 rebounds) against the Suns the next night, coming off the bench for both games. Unfortunately for Houston, neither of Scola's breakout performances resulted in wins, as the Rockets fell to San Antonio 90-84 and Phoenix 115-105.

6. Navarro does well from downtown

While David West posted his career-high 40 points when New Orleans faced off against Memphis last Friday, he was not the only player on the floor to make marks on a record book. Spain native Juan Carlos Navarro hit 8-of-9 from downtown, tying Jason Kidd (1995) and Chris Duhon (2005) for the rookie record for threes. As the sixth man, Navarro led his team in scoring with 28 points. But despite the 6'3 guard's gallant effort, Memphis lost to the Hornets, 120-118 on their home court. .

7. Biedrins helps dig team out of hole

After the Warriors dropped six straight to open the season, Golden State's Latvia native Andris Biedrins had consecutive double-doubles to help his team win their first two games of the season. Friday night at Oracle Arena, the Warriors defeated the Clippers 122-105, for their first W. Biedrins contributed 23 points and a game-high 18 rebounds, tying his career-best. On Sunday, the 6-11 center refused to let up, registering a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Warriors defeated the Raptors 106-100.

8. Yi kicks-off holiday lights festival

Last Thursday at Pere Marquette Park, Yi Jianlian joined the city of Milwaukee in the commencement of a six-week festival of holiday lights presented by Mid West Airlines. Energe! dance team accompanied Yi at the event.

Photo: Yi kicks-off festival

9.Luol Deng talks about team

When TNT's Craig Sager sat down with Chicago's Luol Deng, the two discussed the Bulls' current mentality. Check out the video right here on NBA.com.

Video: Luol Deng on TNT

10. Bogut's mouth guard valet

Last week, NBA.com's very own Rob Peterson conducted a thorough investigation on how various players took care of their mouth guard. The Australian native, Andrew Bogut took the prize, treating his rubber mouth piece like it is made of gold. He has been spotted with a “mouth guard valet”, a trainer who holds a plastic container open so Bogut can place his precious protector in a case as soon as he exits the game. In Peterson's Court Reporters blog, he wrote, "The only thing missing from the scene was a clean white towel draped over the gentleman's arm and maybe a glass of a nice Australian Shiraz, a Thorn-Clarke, 2006."