Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) drives past the defense of Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, in Dallas. (AP ... more 

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) drives past the defense of Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less