Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki: Going through shootaround

Nowitzki (Achilles) is going through shootaround but remains questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland, Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis:

Nowitzki has missed the last 13 games with an Achilles issue, but the Mavs upgraded him to questionable Wednesday, providing some hope that the streak of absences will come to a close. The veteran will be evaluated after shootaround is complete, at which point more details should emerge.