• 1. UNO
  Yi Scores a Career-High 22 Points
• 2. TWO
  Al Horford Helps End Streak
• 3. TROIS
  Duncan Almost Does It All
• 4. SI
  Vujacic, A Danger Down the Stretch
• 5. CINCO
  Ilgauskas Shines in Overtime
• 6. SIX
  Nowitzki Scores 31 Back-To-Back
• 7. SETTE
  Two Big Men Battle
• 8. ACHT
  Calderon Celebrates His Three
• 9. JIU
  Boris Diaw Reacts to Win
• 10. TEN
  Oberto Plays an Important Role

Yi Scores a Career-High 22 Points

Dunking, draining jumpers from the field and drilling his freebies, Yi Jianlian demonstrated his versatility in the Bucks' 95-92 victory over Minnesota. Complementing teammate Michael Redd's 32-point performance, the Chinese import totaled a career-high 22 points. Making plays at pivotal moments in the game, the sixth overall pick of the 2007 Draft told Xinhua after the game, "It was good, I had a few important baskets at the end, and I hustled back on fast breaks." In case you missed it, NBA TV captured highlights of the rookie's high-scoring matchup.

Video: Yi Scores a Career-High 22 Points

1. Yi Scores a Career-High 22 points

Dunking, draining jumpers from the field and drilling his freebies, Yi Jianlian demonstrated his versatility in the Bucks' 95-92 victory over Minnesota. Complementing teammate Michael Redd's 32-point performance, the Chinese import totaled a career-high 22 points. Making plays at pivotal moments in the game, the sixth overall pick of the 2007 Draft told Xinhua after the game, "It was good, I had a few important baskets at the end, and I hustled back on fast breaks." In case you missed it, NBA TV captured highlights of the rookie's high-scoring matchup.

Video: Yi Scores a Career-High 22 points

2. Al Horford Helps End Streak

After five years of the Atlanta Hawks not beating the Utah, you wouldn't be off to think a certain amount of pessimism could seep into the Hawks locker room. But sometimes, it helps to be oblivious of the Hawks' history with the Jazz. After Atlanta defeated Utah 116-111 Monday night, rookie Al Horford, who contributed a career-high 17 points, was made aware of the streak his team had just ended. He responded to the AP in disbelief, "Really? I didn't know that," said the former Gator. "We're 1-0 against them now. I feel pretty good." So, how could the starting center be unaware of the circumstances? While Hawks' were losing battles against the Jazz, Horford was busy winning two championships at Florida. Now as the Dominican-Republic-native starts in Atlanta, he brings with him the passion, desire and maturity necessary to win in the NBA spotlight. Just ask the wise Dave McMenamin who placed Al Horford at the no.1 slot on his weekly Rookie Rankings.

3. Duncan Almost Does It All

What a sigh of relief for Spurs fan. In just his second game back from an ankle injury, Tim Duncan is back and looking like his old self. Facing off against the Phoenix Suns sans his sidekick Tony Parker, the three-time Finals MVP registered a season-high 36 points and 17 rebounds, making it his best outing of the year thus far. Despite Duncan's stellar performance, it was Phoenix who had the last laugh, winning 100-95. A disappointed Duncan told the San Antonio Express-News,"I would have rather had a little less and still won the game."

4.Vujacic, a Danger Down the Stretch

Ahead by only six points at the end of the third quarter on Sunday night, the Lakers used the final period to flex their muscle and secure a win over their hometown rivals, the Clippers. While Kobe Bryant scored 32 points on the night, he was not at full strength as he played through a groin injury he suffered in a previous game. Reserve Sasha Vujacic scored all 14 of his points down the stretch, helping the Lakers to maintain the lead and ultimately finish with a 113-92 victory. Experiencing deja-vu on Tuesday night, the Lakers were ahead by a scant five points as they entered the final period. With Kobe still not at full strength, it was again Vujacic who helped seal the win, scoring nine of his team-high 19 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Lakers to a 103-91 victory. Following the matchup, L.A.'s newest weapon down the stretch told the L.A. Times, "I'm not on the bench anymore. It's not easy to make them when you're sitting," he said. "Jokes aside … [Jackson is] letting me play and I've been enjoying it so far."

5. Ilgauskas Shines in Overtime

Monday night the Cavaliers faced the Bucks and were desperately searching for a win after dropping eight of their previous nine matchups. Christmas came early for the Cavs, who ended a two-game losing-streak, defeating the Bucks 104-98 in double overtime. Registering a double-double on the night with 24 points and 11 rebounds, center Zydrunas Ilgauskas was the headline in Ohio newspapers for his spectacular play in overtime. Scoring the Cavs first six points in the first overtime period and then nailing three consecutive jumpers in the second overtime, the Lithuania-native played well throughout the extended time. LeBron James, who scored a game-high 31 points, spoke to the News Herald about the lethal combination of himself and the 7-3 center, "As long as I attract double teams, Z is going to get open shots. When he gets in his comfort range, I know where to get him the ball."

6. Nowitzki Scores 31 Back-To-Back

For the second consecutive game Dirk Nowitzki scored a game-high 31 points to lead the Mavericks to a win. On Monday night, the reigning MVP showed the up-and-coming Dwight Howard that he still has some work to do on his game, as Dallas handed Orlando another disappointing 111-108 loss. Next up the Mavs took on the Suns on Wednesday night. Despite allowing Phoenix to shoot 52.4 percent from the field, the Mavs never trailed. Scoring their last eight points of the game, the native of Germany registered 31 points and nine rebounds to secure a 108-105 home win.

Video: Nowitzki Scores 31 Back-To-Back