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Charles Curtis

The last time every NBA team played in the Finals

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FILE ** New Jersey Nets coach Byron Scott looks on as Jason Kidd, left, and Jason Collins return to the court following a time-out during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards, in this Dec. 19, 2003 photo in East Rutherford, N.J. 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