Thanks for posting the script, Jen.
I totally agree with all the points made. Using some lines from the show is completely acceptable - that's why they call it L&C fanfic, after all! And anyway, I don't think the dialogue is the same. I believe that Nikole is overreacting about something she shouldn't worry about.
AnnaBtG. (who read both versions of 'Basketball' last summer and enjoyed it very much.)