Piatkowski May Start

Eric Piatkowski may move from a reserve role back to his customary spot as the Clippers’ starting shooting guard, mainly because he has accomplished so little as a backup to Corey Maggette.

Coach Alvin Gentry said the move was under consideration, starting with tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Maggette has been tough to move from his starting spot, averaging 20.1 points and seven rebounds in January. Overall, he is averaging 16.2 points and 5.3 rebounds.

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TONIGHT

at Phoenix, 6 PST

Site -- America West Arena.

Radio -- XTRA (1150).

Records -- Clippers 17-32, Suns 29-21.

Record vs. Suns -- 0-3.

Update -- The Suns go for a sweep of the season series tonight. The Clippers won five of eight games against Phoenix before this season. The Clippers, last in the Pacific Division, lost four consecutive games leading up to the All-Star break and seven of their last eight.

Elliott Teaford

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*--* Where Clippers Rank in NBA A look at the Clippers’ place among the 29 NBA teams in various categories at the All-Star break: CATEGORY Clippers Rank Record 17-32 T25 Pts per game 91.7 23 Opp. Points 95.7 20 FG% 42.8 24 Opp. FG% 43.7 14 3-pt. FG% 32.7 26 Opp. 3-pt. FG% 35.1 17 Free throw % 75.2 16 Rebounds 42.7 12

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