Nba

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Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett, left, and forward Paul Pierce, right, both former Boston Celtics players, warm up before an NBA basketball game against the Celtics, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce, formerly of the Boston Celtics, acknowledges applause from the crowd while warming up before an NBA basketball game against the Celtics, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Dallas Mavericks' Brandan Wright (34) and DeJuan Blair (45) compete for a rebound against Detroit Pistons' Greg Monroe (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Vince Carter (25) reaches down to grab a loose ball in front of Detroit Pistons' Kyle Singler (25) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Dallas Mavericks' Samuel Dalembert (1), of Haiti, defends as Detroit Pistons' Greg Monroe (10) goes up for a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, defends against a shot attempt by Detroit Pistons' Greg Monroe (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Detroit Pistons' Rodney Stuckey (3) goes up for a shot after getting by Dallas Mavericks' Samuel Dalembert (1) of Haiti, Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, and Monta Ellis (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)