Mavericks F Howard has back injury (AP)

 
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard has a bruised lower back and is questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland. Howard, who is averaging a career-best 20.3 points a game, was hurt early in the fourth quarter of Monday night's 84-76 loss at Philadelphia. He hit the floor hard after getting bumped by a 76ers player on a rebound. [link]

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