Lakers vs. Mavericks

Lakers power forward Carlos Boozer goes up for an uncontested layup in the loss to the Mavericks.  (Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images)

Mavericks guard Monta Ellis tries to draw an offensive foul call on Lakers shooting guard Wayne Ellington after the two collide.  (Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images)

Lakers forward Tarik Black hangs from the rim after a dunk while Mavericks players look on.  (Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images)

Lakers center Jordan Hill and injured shooting guard Kobe Bryant look at each other on the bench during the first half of the Lakers’ 100-93 loss to the Mavericks.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons goes up for a layup with Lakers center Jordan Hill behind him.   (Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images)

Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki and Lakers forward Ed Davis battle for a rebound at the rim during the first half.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Lakers forward Tarik Black, left, battles for a rebound with Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki during a game last season.

Lakers power forward Carlos Boozer tries to pass under pressure from Mavericks center Tyson Chandler in the first half.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons puts up a shot while Lakers forward Tarik Black tries to block it from behind in the first half.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Mavericks center Amare Stoudemire tries to go up for a shot while he is fouled by Lakers point guard Jordan Clarkson.  (Paul Buck / EPA)