Lakers come close, but Dirk Nowitzki pulls out the win for the Mavericks

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Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson catches his breath against the Mavericks as the first quarter ends during a game at Staples Center on Jan. 26.

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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant consoles teammate Julius Randle seconds after the forward missed a last-second shot that would have resulted in a win over the Mavericks on Jan. 26.

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Julius Randle hangs his head after missing a three-point shot as time expired in the Lakers’ 92-90 loss to the Mavericks at Staples Center on Jan. 26.

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Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki hits the game-winning shot over Lakers forward Julius Randle during the fourth quarter of a game at Staples Center on Jan. 26.

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Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki dribbles into position against Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. during second half of a game on Jan. 26.

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Lakers guard Lou Williams was called for pushing off Mavericks guard J.J. Barea while shooting what might have been a game-winning shot on Jan. 26.

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Lakers guard Lou Williams blocks the shot of Mavericks guard J.J. Barea during the fourth quarter of a game at Staples Center on Jan. 26.

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Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell passes the ball to teammate Tarik Black through Mavericks defenders Dwight Powell, left, and Dirk Nowitzki on Jan. 26.

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Lakers guard Nick Young is fouled while shooting by Mavericks center JaVale McGee during the first half of a game at Staples Center on Jan. 26.

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Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson shoots a half-court shot over Mavericks guard Raymond Felton from at the end of the first quarter of a game at Staples Center on Jan. 26.

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Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell dribbles past Mavericks guard Raynond Felton during a game at Staples Center on Jan. 26.

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Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson shoots against the Mavericks at Staples Center on Jan. 26.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. chuckles during a break in the action as he watches the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks from court side seats at Staples Center on Jan. 26.

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By Eric Pincus

Jan. 26, 2016 10:08 PM PT

The Lakers lost their seventh consecutive game Tuesday night, falling at Staples Center to the Dallas Mavericks, 92-90.

Dirk Nowitzki hit a pull-up jumper with 2.1 seconds left, then took a moment to pat Kobe Bryant, who stood by the Lakers’ bench in street clothes.

Bryant was expected to play one final career game against Nowitzki, but he was a late scratch with a sore shoulder.

Julius Randle got a good look at an open three-point attempt, but missed at the buzzer.

The Lakers played the Mavericks tightly for most of the game, falling behind twice by nine early, before eventually pulling ahead by six.

Lou Williams electrified the crowd with what looked like a go-ahead basket with 13.5 seconds left, but was called for an offensive foul on Jose Barea -- setting up Nowitzki’s game winner.

Nowitzki finished with 13 points. Barea led the Mavericks with 18 points. Dallas also got 17 from Chandler Parsons and 11 from Deron Williams.

The Lakers were led by Jordan Clarkson’s 18 points and seven assists. Randle had 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Williams added 14 points, D’Angelo Russell 12 and Roy Hibbert 11.

The Lakers shot 40.5% from the field, 28.0% from three-point range (7-25) and 23 of 28 from the line (23-28). Dallas hit 43.4%, 24.0% (6-25) and 76.9% (20-26).

Rookie Anthony Brown started in Bryant’s place, scoring three points in 21 minutes.

Larry Nance Jr. returned from a four-game absence (knee), coming off the bench behind Randle. The Mavericks played without Devin Harris (toe) and Zaza Pachulia (leg).

The Lakers (9-38) host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. The Mavericks (26-21) visit the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.

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