National Basketball Association

Howard keys Mavs' close win over Suns

Published Dec. 9, 2009 5:37 a.m. ET

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Josh Howard carefully peeled the wrapper off a bandage, then gently applied it to his surgically repaired left ankle. He rubbed on some cream, pulled up a sock and then, before putting on his shoe, slipped on a brace, too.

"It's going to be sore, guys, it's going to be sore the rest of the year," he said.