Kobe Bryant will play his final game against Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki on Tuesday night at Staples Center.
The Lakers (9-37) have already lost twice to the Mavericks (25-21) this season. Bryant will retire after the Lakers wrap the regular season in June, with playoffs all but out of reach.
Dallas is in sixth place, struggling a bit recently with a variety of injuries. Zaza Pachulia (leg), Devin Harris (toe) and Jeremy Evans (shoulder) have all been hindered lately but may be available against the Lakers.