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James was an absolute nightmare last night. (NBAE via Getty Images/Garrett W. Ellwood)

Beast of the Night: LeBron James finished with 43 points, 1 three, 13 rebounds, 15 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks and 3 turnovers, in a losing cause. He shot 46 percent (15-33) from the floor and 71 percent (12-17) from the free throw line.

Noteworthy Lines:
Carmelo Anthony – 13-28 FG (46%), 13-16 FT (81%), 1 3ptm, 40 Pts, 6 Reb, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 1 TO

J.R. Smith – 6-12 FG (50%), 1-2 FT (50%), 1 3ptm, 14 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 TO

Ray Allen – 10-15 FG (67%), 0-1 FT (0%), 4 3ptm, 24 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 TO

Kevin Garnett – 6-16 FG (38%), 1-1 FT (100%), 13 Pts, 8 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Blk, 2 TO

Lamar Odom – 5-9 FG (56%), 2-3 FT (67%), 1 3ptm, 13 Pts, 14 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 Blk, 1 TO

Waiver Wire Appeal:
Shannon Brown

Injuries:
Tyson Chandler (foot): didn’t practice Thursday, monitor his status

Nazr Mohammed (back): ditto

Chris Andersen (back): day-to-day

Corey Maggette (hamstring): will have an MRI, probably out for a while

Dwyane Wade (calf): expected to miss at least the next two games

Mario Chalmers (thumb): should return soon

Larry Hughes (finger): has a broken finger, will miss four weeks

Chris Bosh (ankle): out tonight

Tony Allen (ankle): probably out tonight

Sasha Vujacic (shoulder): day-to-day

Brandon Roy (hamstring): questionable tonight

For Next Week:
5 games: MIL
4 games: ATL, CHI, DAL, DET, IND, LAC, LAL, MEM, MIN, NO, NY, OKC, PHO, POR, UTA, WAS
3 games: BOS, CHA, CLE, DEN, GS, HOU, MIA, NJ, ORL, PHI, SAC, SA, TOR