INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 5: Dallas Mavericks' forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, looks to shoot around Indiana Pacers' guard Jonathan Bender (24) during first quarter play 05 February 2002 at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo credit should read JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP via Getty Images)
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