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 Wade
Los 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 Wade
Los 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
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San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, right, and his mentor and political science professor from Stanford, Dr. Luis Fraga, speak to the media before holding a public forum titled “A Conversation on Political Leadership in the Future of American Politics” at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Photo by Brandon Wade
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, left, discusses his goals as mayor as his mentor and political science professor from Stanford, Dr. Luis Fraga, listens during a public forum titled “A Conversation on Political Leadership in the Future of American Politics” at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Photo by Brandon Wade
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, left, discusses his goals as mayor as his mentor and political science professor from Stanford, Dr. Luis Fraga, listens during a public forum titled “A Conversation on Political Leadership in the Future of American Politics” at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Photo by Brandon Wade
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro talks about his goals as mayor during a public forum titled “A Conversation on Political Leadership in the Future of American Politics” at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Photo by Brandon Wade
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