Todd Handcuffed by Many Injuries

Clipper interim Coach Jim Todd faced a familiar dilemma before Tuesday’s game against Phoenix. Todd was uncertain whether shooting guard Derek Anderson would play because of a back injury.

“It’s always difficult to formulate a game plan and you’re counting on somebody and when push comes to shove and they can’t go,” Todd said.

Anderson ended up playing, scoring 25 points in 33 minutes, but it wasn’t the first time Todd was kept guessing minutes before tip-off.

It is a major reason why the Clippers lead the league with 29 different starting lineups this season.

TONIGHT

vs. Utah 6 p.m.

* TV--Channel 9.

* Site--Delta Center.

* Radio--KGIL (1260).

* Records--Clippers 14-63; Jazz 52-25.

* Record vs. Jazz--0-3.

* Update--Utah has never lost to the Clippers at the Delta Center, a streak of 19 consecutive games including the postseason. Anderson will not play tonight.