Gentry Vows to Set an Example

Lamar Odom is the Clippers’ leading scorer this season against tonight’s opponent, the Seattle SuperSonics, having scored 27 and 14 points in their two meetings.

But that will not save Odom’s starting role.

Coach Alvin Gentry is expected to fine the forward and remove him from the starting lineup for missing practice Tuesday.

“We will lose every game if we have to, but we are going to learn to do things the right way,” Gentry said.

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Swingman Corey Maggette, out since suffering a concussion at Atlanta Jan. 13, was cleared for non-contact practice. Maggette, who remains on the injured list, took part in conditioning and shooting drills.

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With a five-day break between last Thursday’s loss to the Boston Celtics and tonight’s game, Gentry gave the Clippers Sunday off and limited Monday’s activity to conditioning drills. But Tuesday, it was back to work with a 2 1/2-hour practice.

TONIGHT

vs. Seattle, 7:30

Fox Sports Net 2

* Site--Staples Center.

* Radio--KXTA (1150).

* Records--Clippers 13-29, SuperSonics 23-21.

* Record vs. SuperSonics--0-2.

* Update--The Clippers lost twice to Seattle in November, at Staples Center, 86-83, and at KeyArena, 98-81. Gary Payton was the Sonics’ leading scorer in both games, getting 25 at Staples and 23 in Seattle. Clipper losses all-time to Seattle are approaching triple figures, the Clippers having gone 48-98. With another game against Seattle after this one, the Clippers could enter the dubious 100-loss circle this season.

* Tickets--(800) 462-2849.