Kidd misses Mavs' game in NY for personal reasons

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason Kidd has missed the Dallas Mavericks' game against the New York Knicks because of personal reasons.

The Mavericks said before the game on Sunday that Kidd returned to Dallas after their loss in Philadelphia on Friday night.

Owner Mark Cuban said it was a family matter, and the point guard is expected to play Tuesday when the Mavs return home to host Milwaukee.

Dallas was also without another starter, center Erick Dampier (left knee). Knicks reserve Nate Robinson did not dress because of a strained right hamstring.