NEW ORLEANS — Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will replace Kobe Bryant in the 3-point shooting contest Saturday night because the Los Angeles Lakers‘ star has a dislocated pinkie on his right hand.

Bryant’s injury will not keep him out of Sunday night’s All-Star Game in the New Orleans Arena.

Nowitzki, the NBA MVP last season, won the 3-point shootout in 2006. He will compete in the event for the fifth time.

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One Response to “Nowitzki replaces Bryant in 3-point competition”

  1. Patrick on February 16th, 2008 9:03 am

    I was really looking forward to seeing him in this. I hope he tries next year. Tied record holder for most 3s in a game, should give others a good run (which I still can’t believe Donyell Marshall tied).

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