Aldridge returns for Spurs, teams up with Parker, Leonard to beat Mavs
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
LaMarcus Aldridge returned to the San Antonio Spurs lineup Wednesday, scoring 18 points in an 88-83 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Aldridge, who missed the team's previous two games with an ankle sprain, added seven rebounds and a block. Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Spurs with 26 points, while Tony Parker flirted with a triple-double by adding 16 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds.
Aldridge's ankle looked good out of the gate, as he hit an 18-foot jumper in the first minute to open the scoring.
Manu Ginobili had a season-low shooting game for the Spurs, finishing 2-of-12 and 0-for-6 from deep.
Dirk Nowitzki had 13 points and a season-high 14 rebounds for the Mavericks.