Dirk Nowitzki (rest) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers, the Star-Telegram reports.

Nowitzki (rest) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers, the Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis:

The Mavericks played an exhibition Friday night, so the short turnaround certainly isn't worth the bother in the preseason. As an aging veteran, Nowitzki will be allowed to rest to preserve his energy for the 2014-15 campaign.