Mavs' Marion returns to game after injuring hand

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion has returned against Philadelphia after he sustained a laceration on his right hand in Friday night's game against the 76ers.

Marion scored eight points in the first quarter before he was injured. The Mavericks said Marion's return was doubtful but he returned in the final minute of the second quarter and started the second half.

He is averaging 11.6 points for Dallas this season.