Nowitzki sprains right ankle, returns (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki has returned to the Mavericks' game against Memphis after leaving with a sprained ankle in the second quarter. Nowitzki's ankle was retaped at halftime and he returned to start the second half Wednesday night. The 7-foot forward went down under the Memphis basket with about 3:46 left before halftime.

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