Dallas Mavericks vs the Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball

The Mavericks beat the Cavaliers 96-86 at the American Airlines Center, Friday March 15, 2013. The Mavericks' Chris Wirght, the first player with multiple sclerosis to play in the NBA, was put in the game with a couple of minutes left to play. The Mavericks have signed him to a 10-day contract. 

Dallas Mavericks' Chris Wright warms-up before the start of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Wright is the first player multiple sclerosis to play in the NBA. The Mavericks have signed him to a 10-day contract. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' Chris Wright warms-up before the start of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Wright is the first player multiple sclerosis to play in the NBA. The Mavericks have signed him to a 10-day contract. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' Chris Wright warms-up before the start of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Wright is the first player multiple sclerosis to play in the NBA. The Mavericks have signed him to a 10-day contract. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' Chris Wright signs autographs for fans before the start of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Wright is the first player multiple sclerosis to play in the NBA. The Mavericks have signed him to a 10-day contract. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo (32) attempts a pass as the Cleveland Cavaliers defend during the first half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks point guard Darren Collison (4) attempts to steal the ball from Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Luke Walton (4) during the first half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' guard Chris Wright (8) attempts a layup as Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) defends during the second half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Vince Carter (25) reacts after being called for a foul during the first half of a basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks point guard Rodrigue Beaubois (3) attempts a layup as Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) and center Tyler Zeller (40) defend during the first half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks point guard Rodrigue Beaubois (3) dives after a loose ball during the first half of a basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo (32) and Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) battle for control of the ball during the second half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks center Brandan Wright (34) attempts a shot as Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Alonzo Gee (33) defends during the second half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks center Brandan Wright (34) dunks the ball during the second half of a basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks point guard Rodrigue Beaubois (3) scores on a layup during the second half of a basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' guard Chris Wright (8) looks for space against the Cleveland Cavaliers defense during the second half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Lakers

The Mavericks lost to the Lakers 103-99.

Dallas Mavericks' forward Vince Carter (25) dunks the ball as Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) looks on during the first half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' guard Barren Collison (4) attempts a shot as Los Angeles Lakers' forward Metta World Peace (15) and guard Kobe Bryant (24) defend during the first half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant (24) looks for space against Dallas Mavericks' forward Shawn Marion (0) and guard O.J. Mayo (32) during the first half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' forward Elton Brand (42) defends against Los Angeles Lakers' forward Dwight Howard (12) during the first half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) defends against Los Angeles Lakers' forward Antawn Jamison (4) during the first half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. Special/Brandon WadeLos Angeles Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant looks for room against the Dallas Mavericks defense during the second half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. The Lakers won 103-99. Special/Brandon Wade

Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant Attempts a shot as Dallas Mavericks' forwards Shawn Marion (0), Elton Brand (42) defend during the second half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. The Lakers won 103-99. Special/Brandon Wade

Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant (24) swats Dallas Mavericks' guard Darren Collison's (4) shot away during the second half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. The Lakers won 103-99. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks forwards Dirk Nowitzki (41) and Vince Carter (25) argue a call during the second half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. The Lakers won 103-99. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks forwards Dirk Nowitzki (41) argues a call during the second half of a NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. The Lakers won 103-99. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle calls out a play during the second half of a NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. The Lakers won 103-99. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' forward Vince Carter attempts a shot as Los Angeles Lakers' forward Dwight Howard (12) defends during the second half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. The Lakers won 103-99. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates making a three-point shot during the second half of a NBA basketball game agains the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. The Lakers won 103-99. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates making a three-point shot during the second half of a NBA basketball game agains the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. The Lakers won 103-99. Special/Brandon WadeLos Angeles Lakers' guard Steve Nash (10) gets past Dallas Mavericks' forward Vince Carter (25) during the second half of a NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Sunday, February 24, 2013. The Lakers won 103-99. Special/Brandon Wade