Knicks 99, Lakers 94 - The Lakers got through the first half of the season without losing three games in a row, but it finally happened at Madison Square Garden. Kobe Bryant missed the game on a suspension for elbowing San Antonio's Manu Ginobili on Sunday. The elbow didn't draw a foul in the game, but the league responded strongly. Since the Lakers were already in New York, just down the street from the NBA's headquarters, Kobe tried to appeal the suspension but was denied a hearing. While most media outlets are talking about how he can still appeal the 1-game penalty and get his day's pay reinstated, something tells us that it's his moves, not the money, that mattered. Without him, Los Angeles held tight but couldn't pull ahead of the Knicks.

Flames 4, Kings 1 - On Monday, the Kings sent Craig Conroy to Calgary. On Tuesday, the Kings paid him a visit in his new digs. He welcomed them by scoring twice. Los Angeles mustered only one goal on a power play, and are now 1-2 since the All Star break. With one win in their last ten games are headed towards the worst record in hockey. With five of their next six games on the road, it could happen.

Elsewhere - It's hard out here for a baller. Top ranked USC recruit OJ Mayo also caused controversy after getting in trouble for seemingly little. Watch what happened here.

AP photo by Julie Jacobson.