THE WEEK AHEAD: 3 GAMES

Tuesday at Phoenix, 6 p.m. PST -- The Clippers begin their stretch drive, if you want to call it that, against the Suns. Phoenix is looking for a four-game season sweep of the Clippers.

Wednesday vs. Washington, 7:30 p.m. -- Michael Jordan and his merry men stop by Staples Center to see what they can do against the Clippers. Could be your last chance to catch Jordan live.

Saturday vs. Boston, 7:30 p.m., Channel 5 -- This might have ranked as one of the most entertaining games of the season based on the teams’ meetings last season. But it’s hard to hype a game between a team that has already packed it in (Clippers) and a team headed for another early playoff exit (Celtics).