Mavs’ rally provides triumph, confidence
"He's such a competitor. He thrives on that"
PHOENIX -- Who knows if Dirk Nowitzki's sprained left ankle can withstand this type of punishment in a grueling playoff series, but at least the Dallas Mavericks understand that whomever they might face, even with Nowitzki hobbling, they can take them down to the wire.
And finally, after Sunday's come-from-behind 105-98 victory over the Suns, buoyed by a 27-9 pasting in the final quarter, the Mavs also know they can pull one of these out.
The wounded Nowitzki, having put up a game-high 32 points and 12 rebounds, was sprawled on a training table after the game, his sprained left ankle and both knees wrapped in ice packs. It's become routine. Read more