LAKERS-CLIPPERS REPORT

Clipper rookie center Michael Olowokandi is expected to be activated off the injured list for tonight’s game after missing the last five because of a high ankle injury.

Olowokandi has practiced the last two days without much pain and told Ford before Tuesday night’s game at the Sports Arena that he’s ready to play.

“I told him that I felt fine,” said Olowokandi, averaging 9.7 points and 7.8 rebounds. “If we’re going to go down with the [NBA] record [of consecutive losses to begin a season], I want to be a part of it.”

Olowokandi, who injured his ankle against the Lakers nearly two weeks ago, said playing against Laker center Shaquille O’Neal is also motivating.

TONIGHT

Clippers at Lakers 7:30, Channel 9

* Site--Great Western Forum.

* Radio--KXTA (1150) and KLAC (570).

* Records--Lakers 14-6; Clippers 0-16.

* Record in series--Lakers 3-0.

* Update--The Lakers have won eight in a row against the Clippers and are looking to sweep the season series. Under Coach Kurt Rambis, the Lakers are 7-0. The Clippers have not won a game in over 320 days. Their last victory came in the final game of last season against Sacramento on April 4, 1998.

* Tickets: (310) 419-3100.