Photos: NBA dancers
Dancers keep the crowd entertained during timeouts and halftime at NBA games.
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Minnesota Timberwolves dancers perform in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Monday, April 15, 2013 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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An Atlanta Hawks cheerleader perrforms during the second half in Game 3 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Atlanta. Atlanta won 90-69. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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The Cavalier Girls perform during an NBA basketball game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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The Cavalier Girls perform during an NBA basketball game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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The Cavalier Girls perform during an NBA basketball game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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The Oklahoma City Thunder dance team performs during a time out of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Oklahoma City, Thursday, April 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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The Dallas Mavericks cheerleader perform during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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A Memphis Grizzlies cheerleader performs in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. The Clippers won 91-87. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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The 76ers dancers perform in the second half an NBA basketball action against the Atlanta Hawks , Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
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An Indiana Pacers cheerleader during the second half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Indianapolis. Indiana defeated Atlanta 107-90. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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An Indiana Pacers cheerleader during the first half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs Atlanta Hawks Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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An Indiana Pacers cheerleader during the second half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Indianapolis. Indiana defeated Atlanta 107-90. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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The Cavalier Girls perform during an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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The Cavalier Girls perform during an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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The Cavalier Girls perform during an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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Memphis Grizzlies dancers, the Grizz Girls, perform during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Memphis, Tenn., Wednesday, April 17, 2013. The Grizzlies defeated the Jazz 86-70. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
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Boston Celtics dancers perform during the second quarter of Game 3 of a first round NBA basketball playoff series between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks in Boston Friday, April 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Miami Heat Dancers perform during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Philadelphia 76ers dancers performing during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 91-77. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
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Charlotte Bobcats cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 17, 2013. The Bobcats won 105-98. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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Charlotte Bobcats cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 17, 2013. The Bobcats won 105-98. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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Miami Heat Dancers and Banana man prepare to throw t-shirts to fans during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics, Friday, April 12, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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A Miami Heat Dancer performs during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics, Friday, April 12, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Miami Heat Dancers prepare to throw t-shirts to fans during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics, Friday, April 12, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Orlando Magic dancers perform during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. Boston won the game 120-88.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Orlando Magic dancers perform during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Orlando Magic dancers perform during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. Boston won the game 120-88.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Memphis Grizzlies cheerleaders perform in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. The Clippers won 91-87. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Memphis Grizzlies cheerleaders perform in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. The Clippers won 91-87. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Orlando Magic dancers perform during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won the game in overtime 113-103.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Orlando Magic dancers perform during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won the game in overtime 113-103.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
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The Miami Heat dancers perform during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bulls 105-93. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Orlando Magic dancers perform during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Philadelphia 76ers dancers performing during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 91-77. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
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Philadelphia 76ers dancers performing during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 91-77. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
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Philadelphia 76ers dancers performing during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 91-77. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)