Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki (illness) cleared to return for Mavericks Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dirk Nowitzki (illness) will play on Friday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, per head coach Rick Carlisle.

What It Means:

Nowitzki has appeared in one game for 13.5 minutes since last Friday, so the 40-year-old should be well rested for this road affair. He's averaging 9.9 minutes in 11 games this season.

numberFire's models expect Dirk to score 7.5 FanDuel points, at a cost of $3,500, on Friday.

Source: Dane Moore