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Section 15: Best Friends

Zach Johnk, nytimes.com

Best friends Edward Nelson and Jurrel Diaz, teenagers from Carroll Gardens, celebrated Nelson's 16th birthday at Barclays Center.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Tony Parker had 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs held the Brooklyn Nets to only five points in the third quarter en route to a 103-73 win Monday night.

Mike Mazzeo, ESPN.com

Brooklyn Nets power forward Gerald Wallace will miss Monday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a bruised left knee, the team announced. Reggie Evans will start in Wallace's place.

Beckley Mason, nytimes.com

Center Brook Lopez has had two big games since Avery Johnson was fired as coach, leaving fans to ponder the reason.