Mavericks prevail in Nowitzki's return

Nowitzki scores 18 points after a four-game injury absence as Dallas beats Golden State, 111-86 > * at Dallas 111, Golden State 86: Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points after missing four games because of ankle and knee injuries and the Mavericks won their first game against an above-.500 team (1-11) since acquiring Jason Kidd, who had five points, 17 assists and 11 rebounds. Golden State fell a game out of the eighth playoff spot. (link)