Lakers vs. Mavericks

Mavericks power forward Brandan Wright releases a shot over Lakers center Robert Sacre in the second half.  (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kent Bazemore tries to steal the ball from Mavericks guard Vince Carter in the second half.   (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers forward Ryan Kelly challenges a shot by Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki in the second half.   (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers power forward Jordan Hill looks to pass the ball to teammate Nick Young, who is fronted by Mavericks guard Devin Harris in the second half.   (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers point guard Steve Nash goes for a steal against Mavericks forward Shawn Marion in the first half Friday night at Staples Center.   (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Jodie Meeks celebrates after making a three-point shot against the Mavericks in the first half.   (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki is pressured by Lakers forward Ryan Kelly (4) and guard Jodie Meeks (20) in the first half.   (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Jodie Meeks finishes off a fast break in the first half against the Mavericks with a dunk.  (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers power forward Jordan Hill throws down a dunk against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on April 4.  (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Lakers forward Wesley Johnson braces himself while defending Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki in the first half.   (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)