Not only did the Spurs reel off a 24-15 second-quarter run, outscore the Nets by 16 in the third, and by 15 in the fourth they also did it without center Tim Duncan (knee) and shooting guard Manu Ginobili (hamstring).

WSJ: Brooklyn Nets: The Nets Snooze, and Lose

John's played without point guard Jamal Branch who sprained an MCL in his knee in the loss to Georgetown.

WSJ: St. John's beats Connecticut 71-65

Bulls guard Derrick Rose, recovering from surgery on his left knee last May, is close to returning.

NPR: Howard Leads Lakers Over Bulls 90-81