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| Height: 7-0 Weight: 245 Born: June 19, 1978, Wurzburg, West Germany |
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| December 22, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki was back in the mix Friday night after missing most of Wednesday's game with an ankle injury. Nowitzki scored 20 points (7-for-14 FG) and grabbed 12 rebounds in the 115-83 rout of the Clippers. |
| December 21, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki missed most of last night's game after spraining his left ankle. X-rays were negative, and he'll be examined further today, according to the Star-Telegram. "Whenever this happens, at first it always scares you," Nowitzki said. "But Ive done this a thousand times before, and the doctor told me its just a sprain, and I know Ill be all right." |
| December 20, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki had to leave Wednesday's game in the first quarter after appearing to injure his left ankle, according to the AP. Nowitzki had six points in the quarter before exiting. |
| December 1, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki was held out of practice Thursday as a precaution, but his vision was good and it appears he'll be available to play Friday against the Kings, according to the Dallas Morning News. "Everybody knows I don't really like to sit out," Nowitzki said Thursday after doing some work on an exercise bike. "It's nothing major, so hopefully I'll be back in action Friday. If it comes back, I'll have to sit down." |
| November 29, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki had to leave Wednesday's game in the first quarter after experiencing blurred vision, according to the AP. A team spokesperson said Nowitzki was not poked in the eye. We will update Nowitzki's status when more becomes known. |
| October 10, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki will not play in tonight's preseason opener due to aches and pains, according to the Dallas Morning News. His workload will be monitored closely after playing for the German national team over the summer. |
| September 27, 2006 The Mavs and Dirk Nowitzki agreed on an extension Tuesday that will keep him in Dallas until 2011, according to the Dallas Morning News. "We are glad to keep Dirk in the Mavericks family for many more years," owner Mark Cuban said. "His contribution to our success on and off the court has been immeasurable." The extension is believed to be worth $59.38 million |
| June 30, 2006 The Mavs intend to extend the contract of Dirk Nowitzki shortly after the free agency period begins on Friday night, according to the Dallas Morning News. Nowitzki is in line to earn $15.1 million next season and $16.3 million in 2007-08. |
| June 19, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki was fined $5,000 for kicking the basketball into the stands following Game Five of the NBA Finals, according to the AP. The announcement was made Monday by Stu Jackson, the NBA senior vice president of basketball operations. |
| June 1, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki went off for 50 points on 14-for-26 shooting from the field and 17-for-18 from the line in the Mavericks' 117-101 win over the Suns Thursday night. |
| May 15, 2006 Although Dirk Nowitzki didn't practice yesterday, he said he plans to play Game 4 tonight, according to the Dallas Morning News. He sprained his right ankle late in Game 3 on Saturday. |
| May 14, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki turned his right ankle late in Saturday's game. He was fouled by Tim Duncan on the play, stayed in to hit two important free throws and helped will the Mavs to a victory over the Spurs. It remains to be seen whether the injury will affect his status for the next contest. |
| May 1, 2006 The Dallas Morning News reports that Dirk Nowitzki twisted an ankle in the fourth quarter of Game 3 on Saturday and was limping on Sunday. However, he is expected to play in Game 4. |
| April 19, 2006 The Mavericks gave Dirk Nowitzki the night off on Wednesday to rest up for the playoffs, according to the AP. |
| March 23, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki went off for 51 points on 16-for 24 shooting from the field and 16-for-17 from the line Thursday night. Nowitzki also chipped in nine rebounds, five assists and two steals. |
| March 1, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki injured his left ankle during Monday's game, but he is expected to practice on Wednesday, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
| February 19, 2006 Dirk Nowitzki outshot Seattle's Ray Allen and Washington's Gilbert Arenas to win the NBA's 3-point shootout Saturday night, according to the AP. "You know, that's kind of my game," said Nowitzki, who is shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc this season. "I'm a shooter first and then everything else comes second. |