Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin tries to steal the ball from Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo, who lost control of it on a drive down the lane in the first half. (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)
Lakers center Jordan Hill powers his way to the basket against Mavericks forward Greg Smith in the first half. (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)
Lakers guard Wayne Ellington avoids the block attempt of Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki for a layup in the first half. (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)
Mavericks guard Monta Ellis drives past Lakers forwards Ed Davis (21) and Wesley Johnson in the first half. (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant watches the game Friday night from the bench, missing his third consecutive game to rest his sore body. (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)
Lakers forward Ed Davis looks to score against the defense of Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (6) and forward Charlie Villanueva during a game on Dec. 26. (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)
Lakes center Jordan Hill fights through the double-team defense of Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, right, and guard Monta Ellis in the first half. (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)
Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons drives to the basket against Lakers guard Wayne Ellington in the second half. (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)
Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki acknowledges the fans’ cheers after he scored against the Lakers to move into eighth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)
Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo fakes Lakers center Jordan Hill into the air on a move in the lane during the second half. (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)
Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin tries to cut off a drive by Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea in the second half. (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)
Lakers point guard Ronnie Price tries to block a shot by Mavericks guard Monta Ellis in the second half. (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)
