Dirk Nowitzki (knee) will play Thursday against the Thunder, Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Nowitzki (knee) will play Thursday against the Thunder, Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis:

The Mavericks are dealing with multiple injuries across their roster leading into Thursday, but Nowitzki will be able to give it a go for Game 3 in Dallas. If Nowitzki is at all limited by the bone bruise in his knee Thursday, look for David Lee (foot) and Charlie Villanueva to pick up some extra minutes at power forward.