Nowitzki back in Mavs' starting lineup (AP) Dirk Nowitzki got back in the playoff race with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, starting a pivotal game against Golden State after missing the previous four with a high left ankle sprain. Nowitzki, who sprained his ankle and his knee 10 days earlier, moved gingerly when he took shots during warmups just before the game. Publish Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:43:22 PDT Read more...