Around the NBA 11/2: Things Celtics fans should know from last night

In addition to the Celtics Sunday matinee with the Spurs, there were 12 other NBA teams in action yesterday.  Here are 4 things you should know:

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1.The Mavericks moved to 2-1 with a victory over the Lakers in Los Angeles last night, as Dirk Nowitzki and Kobe Bryant turned in polar opposite performances.  While Dirk finished with 25 points (10-13 FG) and 9 rebounds, Kobe shot 3-15 from the field and 7-7 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points. The Celtics will receive the Mavericks 2016 first-round draft pick as long as it falls outside picks 1 through 7.

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2. The Raptors had six players score in double figures en route to a 106-87 victory over the Bucks. They remain undefeated at 3-0.

3. The Celtics moved to 1-2 after losing at home to the Spurs.  They are in third place in the Atlantic Division behind the Knicks and Raptors.

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4. Brandon Bass was one of the few Lakers who played well in Sunday night's loss to the Mavericks.  Over 20 minutes, he went 4-6 from the field, and had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.


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