DALLAS — After managing to split a daunting back-to-back on the road without their veteran leader, the Dallas Mavericks could receive a boost by the possible return of 13-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki in time for Monday’s matchup in New York.
Sprinting to a 109-97 win over the up-and-coming Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday without the services of Nowitzki (sore right Achilles), starting point guard Deron Williams (left calf strain) and veteran reserve Devin Harris (right great toe sprain), the shorthanded Mavericks (2-6) couldn’t keep the momentum going one night later while suffering a 116-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors.