DALLAS (AP) — New Dallas center Nerlens Noel was held out of the Mavericks’
game Friday against Brooklyn with a sore left knee.
Coach Rick Carlisle said Noel, acquired from Philadelphia at the trading
deadline, would be re-evaluated before another home game against Phoenix on
Sunday.
The Mavericks won their first five home games after adding the 6-foot-11 Noel,
who already has two double-doubles for Dallas after getting one with the 76ers
before the deal.
Guard J.J. Barea returned for the Mavericks after missing 20 games with a left
calf strain. Barea has missed 42 games because of injuries this season.
