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Lakers Vs. Mavericks, Game 2: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Leads Los Angeles 51-49 At Halftime

The Los Angeles Lakers have two players in double-figures compared to the Dallas Mavericks one, but its the Mavs who lead high-scoring Game 2 at the half, 51-49.

Dirk Nowitzki leads Dallas with 15 points and 4 rebounds so far. Shawn Marion is next with 9 points while Jason Kidd added 7 points and 4 assists. Nowitzki scored the last basket of the half to give the Mavericks a two-point lead.

Meanwhile the Lakers are getting good scoring from Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum, who both have 14.

The Lakers are actually shooting extremely well (48%), it’s just that the Mavericks are shooting even better (50%). The Mavs are also aided in the three-point shooting realm as they have four and the Lakers have none.

Be sure to check out our Lakers vs. Mavericks hub for full series coverage. For more on the Lakers, visit Silver Screen And Roll and SB Nation Los Angeles. For more on the Mavericks, visit Mavs Moneyball and SB Nation Dallas.

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