The Lakers embarked on a five-game road trip on Sunday with a tough 103-102 loss to the Houston Rockets.

L.A. is playing amongst uncertainty with their coaching situation.  Rumors are circulating that Phil Jackson is mulling a return to the post he left less than one year ago.

Tracy McGrady had 21 points while Bobby Sura had 19 of his own.

The Lakers were led by Lamar Odom's 22.