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Minnesota Timberwolves' Eddie Griffin (41) blocks a shot by Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) during first quarter action at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wednesday, January 4, 2006. (Brandi Jade Thomas/St.
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