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The All-Nonstar team.(NBA)

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These guys didn't have the numbers to make it to Houston, but they've made All Star-like differences between winning and losing for their teams. Besides, they're just plain fun to watch.

PG Maurice Williams, Bucks. A key to the Bucks' success is the creative deployment of Williams. Pairing him with T.J. Ford gives the Bucks an ultraquick backcourt opponents can't keep up with. Plus, Williams has dramatically improved his shot.

SG Eddie House, Suns. House's deadeye shooting is an overlooked reason for the Suns' success without Amare Stoudemire. He averages only 17.7 minutes, but he almost always changes the game when he is on the floor--House averages 10.5 points in those minutes.

SF Kevin Martin, Kings, Martin looked like a wasted draft pick last season, but given more playing time this year, he has proved himself as a defender and shooter. He's hitting 48.9 percent of his field goals and 39.4 percent of his 3s. Martin has averaged 17.0 points in 12 games since the Kings traded Peja Stojakovic.

PF Drew Gooden, Cavaliers. Because of his reputation as a defensive ...

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