There was also the same high energy half-time and time-out entertainment taking place on the court , with the two teams ' mascots present to entertain the crowds . New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors played at London 's O2 Arena . It was the first regular-season NBA game to be held in Europe and more could follow . The Knicks won their third straight game, beating Boston 111-100 on Friday night, but they were still without Carmelo Anthony who is out with a sprained left ankle. The O2 Arena venue will host the basketball competition at the London 2012 Olympics .
New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors played at London 's O2 Arena . It was the first regular-season NBA game to be held in Europe and more could follow . The Knicks won their third straight game, beating Boston 111-100 on Friday night, but they were still without Carmelo Anthony who is out with a sprained left ankle. The O2 Arena venue will host the basketball competition at the London 2012 Olympics .