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