Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, dribbles against Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Dallas. (AP ... more 

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, dribbles against Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less