sports.aol.com - 11/15/2007
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Phil Jackson has always been good for an interesting quote , sometimes even a funny one . However, the league thinks he crossed a line last night. From Yahoo! : The Spurs made 13 3-pointers in their 107-92 victory, and Jackson was asked if too much penetration was leading to open outside shooters. "We call this a 'Brokeback Mountain' game, because there's so much penetration and kickouts," ...
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... P-Jax Reprimanded for 'Brokeback' Reference: League spokesman Brian McIntyre called the comment "in poor taste," and got the Lakers' word that it wouldn't happen again. And civilization was safe again. I've got to hand it to Phil, that was pretty funny. It may not have been the classiest thing to say, but it's hardly cause for outrage. ...
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