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Midwest Division

DALLAS MAVERICKS Though it's surprising the team is ranked among the league leaders in defense, it isn't a shock that it is relying on zones. Before the league abolished the illegal defense rule last season, opponents complained that the Mavericks played zones. When he's aggressive, 7-6 C Shawn Bradley is the key to the team's defensive success, giving it a shot blocker to protect the rim and deter penetration.... Don't be surprised to find veteran PG Avery Johnson on some team's coaching staff after he retires. In each of the last two seasons, coach Don Nelson has given Johnson the opportunity to run a practice as the coach. While playing for ...

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