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**Basel57** · 03-23-2008, 12:47 PM

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DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki was helped to the locker room, putting no weight on his left leg, after a nasty spill in the third quarter of Dallas' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

Minutes later, he was limping badly on his way into the X-ray room.

The team did not immediately have a status report, calling it only a "leg and ankle injury."

Nowitzki, the reigning NBA most valuable player, landed awkwardly after running and blocking a shot by San Antonio's Ime Udoka. His left ankle seemed to twist first, then the knee, as he flopped backward.

Nowitzki started reaching for his ankle, then grabbed near his calf, slapping the floor in agony. He put a hand on his head, then didn't move while the team's orthopedist and athletic trainer worked on his lower leg. The arena was silent until Nowitzki sat up.

Nowitzki had 11 points and seven rebounds at the time, with San Antonio leading 56-54 and 3:18 left in the period.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3308109

I really hope he's okay. But with the way the injury looked, he could be done for the year...still no new information on what happened.

**Cris** · 03-23-2008, 01:27 PM

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DALLAS -- The Dallas Mavericks expect to be without star forward Dirk Nowitzki for at least two weeks after Nowitzki was injured in the third quarter of Sunday's 88-81 loss to San Antonio.

A stoned-faced Mark Cuban walked out of American Airlines Center with two fingers aloft to reflect the initial two-week projection.

But the Mavericks owner stressed that the time frame is only preliminary and won't be confirmed until a more complete medical examination is made Monday.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3308109

**xray** · 03-23-2008, 02:49 PM

I hear taps.

Review the Mavericks history; historic franchise rise to the Western Conference Finals in 1988, traded away talent, acquired old and injured players (Tarpley's drug ban included), and were the worst franchise in sports in the '90s.

If Cuban bails on them, this will all look familiar.

Jet · 03-23-2008, 03:44 PM

I hope Dirk is OK too, but even if he's not.. we couldn't beat teams over .500 with him anyway...

VeN · 03-23-2008, 08:57 PM

thats the season folks, guess we can start that offseason thread early.

**t1no** · 03-23-2008, 09:35 PM

no way... I still have hope for the Playoffs.

giordun · 03-23-2008, 10:24 PM

Rockets have company!

DaRizzle · 03-24-2008, 12:07 AM

^Rockets are gonna be out of the playoffs too?

Sug · 03-24-2008, 01:12 AM

Blazer fan here, sorry folks that really sucks. I know how I felt when Oden was deemed gone for the season. You have a small lead over Denver, and lord knows we can't catch you. So really you are going against Denver, Golden State, and Houston. I think you still have a shot. Don't give up just yet.

I know many of you feel Kidd is too old, but let's be honest the guy is very good. Kidd can make a lot of average players pretty good, and now Avery needs to change the offense to fit Kidd.

**xray** · 03-24-2008, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sug

Kidd can make a lot of average players pretty good, and now Avery needs to change the offense to fit Kidd.

You give Avery too much credit.

bluecro · 03-24-2008, 06:42 AM

I feel for you guys I am a Nets fan and this just sucks for you. I do like the Mavericks so it does upset me that Dirk is out. The irony would be is if the Nets make the playoffs you guys dont and we get your lottery pick.

**xray** · 03-24-2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bluecro

I feel for you guys I am a Nets fan and this just sucks for you. I do like the Mavericks so it does upset me that Dirk is out. The irony would be is if the Nets make the playoffs you guys dont and we get your lottery pick.

Sorry, but the pick is lottery protected.

**Ninjatune** · 03-24-2008, 08:59 AM

Wow. I am going to have to move out of this city to get any joy from rooting for a local sports team.

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