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**CORRECTS BYLINE TO LM OTERO** Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki, center, of Germany raises his MVP trophy followed by teammates Jason Terry, second from left, and Tyson Chandler, left, as they exit the charter with owner Mark Cuban carrying the NBA Championship basketball trophy after the team's arrival at Love Field in Dallas, Monday, June 13, 2011. The Mavericks beat the Heat to win the NBA championship. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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• By ncs-import
• June 13, 2011