Dirk Nowitzki hasn’t played since Nov. 25 due to a right Achilles tendon strain, but the Dallas Mavericks star hopes to get back on the court soon.
Nowitzki tells ESPN.com’s Tim MacMahon that he expects to play at some point in December:
“The thing is, I think when I came back it was a little too early and I had a little setback,” said Nowitzki, who sat out eight consecutive games before playing in losses to the LA Clippers and Cavaliers and getting shut down again. “Everybody’s a little worried about starting it back up too early and then starting back where we were, so we’re taking it slow now. But it’s been getting better. I’ve been increasing the workload, and it hasn’t been sore.
“Hopefully, I’ll be back in action anytime soon. Maybe I’m a Christmas gift.”
Nowitzki has been limited to only five games this season. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings at 6-20.
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