Lakers forward Trevor Ariza, who scored 26 points, steals the ball from Mavericks guard Jason Kidd in the first quarter Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Lamar Odom blocks the shot of Mavericks forward Antoine Wright in the second quarter Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar catches the face of Mavericks guard Jason Terry with his right hand after making a steal in the second quarter Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and forward Lamar Odom try to steal the ball from Mavericks forward Antoine Wright, who attempts to call timeout in the third quarter Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar loses his balance after Mavericks forwards Brandon Bass and Dirk Nowitzki (41) challenge his shot during the first quarter Sunday. No foul was called on the play. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers point guard Derek Fisher is fouled by Dallas forward Antoine Wright after making a steal in the first quarter Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Mavericks guard Jason Terry tries to get his hands on the ball before Lakers forward Josh Powell and guard Sasha Vujacic during the game Sunday afternoon. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki loses his balance after getting beat to a rebound by Lakers forward Lamar Odom Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant drives between Mavericks forward Antoine Wright and guard Jason Kidd for a reverse layup Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki grabs Lakers center Pau Gasol while battling for a loose ball Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers center Pau Gasol, who made all 10 of his shots in the first half for 20 points, makes a spin move against Dallas forward Brandon Bass during the first quarter Sunday. (Hector Mata / Associated Press)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant pulls up for a jumper against the defense of Mavericks forward Antoine Wright during the first quarter Sunday. (Hector Mata / Associated Press)
Lakers center Pau Gasol clears some space against Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki for a left-handed hook shot during the first quarter Sunday. (Hector Mata / Associated Press)
Lakers point guard Derek Fisher tries to drive past Mavericks guard Jason Terry during the first quarter Sunday. (Hector Mata / Associated Press)
