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DALLAS - DECEMBER 5: Dirk Nowitzki(notes) #41 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots a jumper against Josh Smith(notes) #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during a game at the American Airlines Center on December 5, 2009 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)