Posted Nov 10 2010 9:21PM - Updated Nov 10 2010 9:40PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (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. He stayed down as the play went to the other end. The Dallas training staff attended to Nowitzki on the court and he was taken to the locker room.
Nowitzki leads the Mavericks in scoring at 25.7 points a game, ranking him fifth in the league.
Dallas led at halftime 55-50.
 | Highlight of the Night Tony Parker makes a sweet dish to Tiago Splitter for the two-handed jam. |
 | Spurs-Grizzlies: Game 3 Preview Chauncey Billups, Steve Smith and Greg Anthony look ahead to Game 3 in Memphis Saturday at 9p ET on ESPN. |
 | Grizzlies vs. Spurs: Game 2 Tony Parker scores 15 points, dishes out a career playoff-high 18 assists and the Spurs beat the Grizzlies in overtime 93-89. |
 | The Daily Zap The Grizzlies try to rally late, forcing overtime but the Spurs hold on to win Game 2. |
 | Tuesday's Top 5 Check out the top 5 plays from Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. |
Copyright © NBA Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the Privacy Policy / Your California Privacy Rights and Terms of Use. | Ad Choices 
NBA.com is part of Turner Sports Digital, part of the Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network.
