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Brooklyn Nets' Paul Pierce (34) shoots over New York Knicks' J.R. Smith (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams (8) drives past New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Brooklyn Nets' Mason Plumlee (1) dunks in front of New York Knicks' Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire (1) blocks a shot by Brooklyn Nets' Mason Plumlee (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman, left, and guard Jose Barea react to an official's call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Kings won 106-103.(AP Photo/Steve Yeater)