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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Barring an injury, Victor Cruz is going to play for the New York Giants on Saturday in the annual preseason game against the Jets.Cruz, who has not played in a game since injuring a knee against Philadelphia in his sixth game in 2014, got through a week of practice without aggravating a groin injury that kept him out of preseason games against Miami and Buffalo.Coach Ben McAdoo said he planned to use Cruz early in the game.Im ready, Cruz said after practice on Thursday. Obviously its been a long time coming. I had a good week of practice, everything feels great so Im just excited to put that out there on the game field for the first time in a long time.Cruz said this is more than a preseason game to him, and there is some truth to that.General manager Jerry Reese said he wants to see the oft-injured Cruz play two preseason games.The Giants have a number of young receivers, led by Odell Beckham Jr. and second-round draft pick Sterling Shepard.Cruz could give Eli Manning another option if he can stay healthy, but if the 29-year-old cant stay on the field his place on the 53-man roster could be in jeopardy.This one is crossing so many hurdles, so many barriers, Cruz said. So many ups and downs that I had to face to get to this moment. Now, Im just ready to relax and go play some football again. To me, this game is bigger than just the game. Although its just a preseason game, for me, mentally and emotionally, physically, its more than just a football game.McAdoo said Cruz got through a three-hour practice on Wednesday in good shape.When he first got out here this week, he showed a burst and showed some acceleration, he can put his foot in the ground, McAdoo said. He had a really nice release on a slant, which reminded me of the Houston game a few years ago, so it is encouraging.McAdoo said Cruz showed some flashes of his best days early in training camp before the groin injury.Manning said it was good having Cruz back at practice, adding he looked fast, explosive and healthy.I think hes had a good understanding of the timing of this offense and when the ball is going to be coming his way, Manning said.Hes always been a special guy in the slot just having a good feel. Giving sticks and its been easy for me to read his body language when hes coming in and out of breaks. 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The third-ranked Ivanovic, who won the event in 2008 and 10, served five aces and broke Wickmayer, also a former winner in 2009, five times. "The result looked easier than it really was," Ivanovic said. Dirk Nowitzki welcomed his third child into the world on Friday, now the Dallas Mavericks are eager to welcome their star forward back onto the court.Nowitzki has been out of action with a strained right Achilles tendon since November 4th against the Portland Trail Blazers. He initially hurt his Achilles in the Mavericks season opener on Oct. 26 against the Indiana Pacers.Dallas (2-6) could certainly use his scoring capability when it meets the New York Knicks (3-6) on Monday at Madison Square Garden. The Mavericks, who have been off since a 116-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors last Wednesday, are averaging 97.1 points, ranking them 26th in the league.Dallas won five straight games against the Knicks and is 27-11 against New York over the last 20 seasons.Nowitzki, 38, is the active leader in points scored (29,527) and minutes played (47,332). His wife Jessica gave birth to their son Morris.Nowitzki practiced over the weekend and is hopeful to join the Mavericks when they play four of their next five games on the road.We dont want to rush anything and go back to where we were last week, Nowitzki told the Dallas Morning News. So if I feel anything this weekend, theyre going to ease off again.Obviously, I want to play in the (Madison Square) Garden on Monday (against the Knicks) and I want to play in Boston (on Wednesday) -- two of my favorite road spots. But I just dont know at this point if its going to happen.Nowitzki averaged 18 points in two games against the Knicks last season.The Mavericks will be missing point guard Deron Williams, who is out with a left calf strain. Williams has missed the last three games. Seth Curry is expected to start in his place.Hes (Williams) going to be a little longer than hoped, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. Theres no timetable. Id say hes most likely out for New York (on Monday). And Booston (Wednesday) is probably a long shot.ddddddddddddThe Knicks have lost two straight at Boston and Toronto, where the Raptors were 33-of-38 from the line. New York held an opponent under 100 points just once this season.Its a learning experience, Derrick Rose said. There have probably been numerous games where teams shot 30 or over 35 free throws on us. Weve just got to learn from it. When they have the bonus, or when theyre close to it, weve got to communicate to each other that weve got to play safe, or under control so were just not giving them fouls or giving them free throws.Forward Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks with 31 points against Toronto, but failed to score a field goal in the fourth quarter. Against the Celtics, Anthony picked up two technical fouls in the second quarter and was ejected after scoring just 12 points in the 116-87 loss.I dont even know the last time Ive been ejected from a game of basketball, Anthony told the New York Post. I dont even know what that feels like.Being on the road playing a game of that stature, to be kicked out of the game for what reason? Because of a couple of bad words?Backup point guard Brandon Jennings was also issued two technicals in the Boston game and was ejected. He was fined $15,000 by the league for directing inappropriate language toward a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection with 3:20 remaining in the contest.With the Knicks playing their third game in four nights and Anthony, Rose, Courtney Lee and Kristaps Porzingis all averaging at least 30 minutes, New Yorks bench will have to play a major role against Dallas.Jennings, the sixth man averaging seven points and 4.6 assists, should be a key. ' ' '