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Midwest Division

DALLAS MAVERICKS The Mavericks are starting to get more production from C Raef LaFrentz, who initially struggled after returning from an ankle injury. Rockets C Yao Ming abused Dallas' zone defense in November, so the Mavericks let LaFrentz play him straight up in their next meeting. LaFrentz held Yao to six points and blocked three of his shots.... G/F Tariq Abdul-Wahad has returned from France after seeking treatment for his left knee from a specialist who works with the French ski team. Abdul-Wahad, who admits he should have been more diligent about rehabbing the knee in France last summer, will have a difficult time earning minutes even if he ...