Mavericks Retire Dirk Nowitzki's No. 41

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Published on January 6 2022 6:01 am
Last Updated on January 6 2022 6:01 am

The Dallas Mavericks retired franchise great Dirk Nowitzki's Number 41 Wednesday night after the Mavs beat the Golden State Warriors 99-82.

The honor came nearly three years after Nowitzki announced his retirement after a record 21 seasons with the same franchise, during which he led them to their only championship in 2011.

Nowitzki, who was the 2007 NBA MVP, is sixth on the career scoring list with 31,560 points, and leads the Mavs in three-pointers, rebounds and blocks.

 

Irving To Make Season Debut

Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving made his season debut in the Nets’ 129-121 over the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night in Indianapolis, scoring 22 points.

Because of New York City mandates, Irving can’t play in home games because he’s not Covid vaccinated, and the Nets initially decided not to allow him to play just in road games. But they changed their mind last month.  

 

National Basketball League

Wednesday, January 5 Scoreboard

Charlotte 140, Detroit 111

Philadelphia 116, Orlando 106

Houston 114, Washington 111

San Antonio 99, Boston 97

Brooklyn 129, Indiana 121

Dallas 99, Golden State 82

Toronto 117, Milwaukee 111

Minnesota 98, Oklahoma City 90

Utah 115, Denver 109

Miami 115, Portland 109

Atlanta 108, Sacramento 102

 

Thursday, January 6 Schedule (All Times Central)

Boston at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Golden State at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix, 9 p.m.