Dirk’s Diagnosis

HoopsVibe NBA Blog found this 3/24/2008 on dimemag.com [flag]

Dirk (photo. Monte Isom) The Mavs just announced that Dirk Nowitzki’s previously-described “lower leg injury” is actually a moderate high ankle sprain and a mild knee sprain. No official timetable has been put in place for when Dirk can return and help the Mavs hang onto their playoff spot, but the reigning MVP is expected to [...] [link]

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Dirk’s Diagnosis