Lakers 101, Mavs 98

Kobe Bryant launches over Dirk Nowitzki during the Lakers’ 101-98 victory.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Luke Walton drives the lane against Mavericks forward Josh Howard during the final minute of the Lakers’ win.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Kobe Bryant drives against Josh Howard.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Luke Walton goes over Dirk Nowitzki.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Lakers Coach Phil Jackson collected his 900th victory with Sunday’s 101-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Kobe Bryant gets a pat on the head from Sasha Vujacic in the final minute. Vujacic had a career-high 16 points including a game-winning 3-point shot.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Kobe Bryant celebrates with teammate Smush Parker as the Lakers end the Mavericks’ 13-game winning streak.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Kobe Bryant reacts to the Lakers’ 101-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)