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Dirk Nowitzki out for six weeks after knee surgery
He'd been sitting out for several games with knee swelling.
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Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki is stretched during a practice session in Berlin, Friday, October 5, 2012. The Dallas Mavericks' team played an exhibition basketball game against Alba Berlin basketball team on Saturday, October 6, 2012.
DALLAS — After Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki had been suffering swelling to his right knee for more than a week, he underwent arthroscopic surgery and will get back in the game in six weeks, according to a statement from the Dallas Mavericks.
Nowitzki missed three preseason games while his knee was swollen.
He has only played in one preseason game so far -- in Berlin in early October when he scored 8 points.
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