Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, from left, Quinton Ross and Shawn Marion, right, look on in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, from left, Quinton Ross and Shawn Marion, right, look on in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.

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  1. Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki (C) drives to the lane past the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers Mo Williams (L) and Delonte West (R) during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Cleveland November 28, 2009.
  2. Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki puts up a shot under the basket past the defense of Cleveland Cavalier Anthony Parker during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Cleveland November 28, 2009.
  3. Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki watches from the bench during the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 111-95.
  4. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki smiles while sitting on the bench during their NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Indiana November 27, 2009.
  5. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (L) looks towards the basket while attempting a shot as Indiana Pacers forward Jeff Foster guards him during their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Indiana November 27, 2009.
  6. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, right, of Germany, shoots over Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.
  7. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  8. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20) of France and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of an preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  9. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  10. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, and guard Jason Kidd, right, defend against Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass (30) as he looks for a shot in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. Bass scored seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night.
  11. Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (25) defends against a shot by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  12. Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) dribbles up court away from Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  13. Dallas Mavericks forward Quinton Ross (6) defends against a drive by San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) of Argentina in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Dallas. Ginobili left the game in the first half with an unknown injury. The Mavericks won in overtime 99-94.
  14. Dallas Mavericks forward Quinton Ross, left, dribbles upcourt as Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon (7) pressures in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Dallas.
  15. Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) reacts after being called with a foul against Dallas Mavericks guard Quinton Ross, bottom rear, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 104-102.
  16. Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans, left, leaps toward the basket as Dallas Mavericks guard Quinton Ross (6) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dallas.

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