In the midst of these changes , Nowitzki stepped up his game .
In the midst of these changes , Nowitzki averaged 26.1 points a game ( a career high ) and 9.7 rebounds , and his 1.5 blocks and 3.1 assists were also career numbers .
In the midst of these changes , Nowitzki stepped up his game and averaged 26.1 points a game ( a career high ) and 9.7 rebounds , and his 1.5 blocks and 3.1 assists were also career numbers .