Mavs Moneyball · Jan 20, 2016
Dirk Nowitzki out with right knee swelling vs. Timberwolves
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsNowitzki won't play on Wednesday and Raymond Felton will also sit with an eye injury.
After tying a season-high with 31 points on Monday, Dirk Nowitzki will sit out with swelling in his right knee in Wednesday's home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Rick Carlisle at the Mavs' morning shootaround.
Given the opponent and the extra overtime minutes last game, the situation makes sense for Dirk to rest, even if it's not serious. Rick Carlisle called Dirk's long-term status "unknown," which is slightly worrisome, and said that he did not take part in shootaround. However, there's no real cause for alarm yet.
