http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_y...ug=ap-mavericks-nowitzkiout&prov=ap&type=lgns Out tonight against the Cavs because of a sore elbow. Mavs aren't sure when he'll be back.
Oh man, that would be huge. The thee Mavs who have always killed us have been Dirk, Bass, and Barea. We'd only have to deal with one of them if Dirk is out.
I like Bayless' chances of contending with Barea better than some of our other point guards have in the past, but yeah, Dirk is a certified Blazers killer, not having him would certainly make the path a little easier (Certainly not guaranteed though).
What happened to Dirk HAD to have hurt. I wish him well...after we play them! Also, albeit slim, there's a chance Chauncy might not play against Portland, or at least be 100%.