LAst Night's Action: WGA Strike Does Not Send Phil Jackson Into Reruns

Phil Jackson, Tuesday - "We call this a 'Brokeback Mountain' game, because there's so much penetration and kickouts ... It was one of those games."

Phil Jackson, Wednesday - "If I've offended any horses, Texans, cowboys or gays, I apologize."

Lakers 93, Rockets 90 - The Lakers split their Texas two-step, taking down Houston after Tracy McGrady had to leave with an injured elbow. Kobe Bryant led the way with 30 points in a game that went to the wire. Phil Jackson made no comment about Rockets in the backcourt.

Clippers 84, Knicks 81 - With poor shooting by both teams (37% for LA and 35% for NY), Chris Kaman was critical with 18 rebounds and 14 points. Stephon Marbury returned for the Knicks a day after going AWOL.

Elsewhere - Apparently football players need to wear a cup to protect themselves from the fans ... Vince Young is a little too hard on himself. Chin up, champ ... Is Alex Rodriguez slipping out of the Southland's grasp?

Today's Action - Ducks @ Kings (7:30pm).

AP photo by David J. Phillip.