Nowitzki's return a short one in loss to Memphis

Published Jan. 15, 2011 8:51 p.m. ET

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It was the return of Dirk Nowitzki, who was back after missing nine games with a sprained right knee.

It did not go smoothly.

He had seven points and five rebounds in Saturday's game in Memphis against the Grizzlies, hitting just two of seven shots in 14 minutes.

At least Nowitzki didn