May 04, 2011; Los Angeles, CA, USA; May 4, 2011; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) defends a pass by Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the second half of game two of the second round of the 2011 NBA playoffs at the Staples Center. Mavericks won 93-81.Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images; Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images