Gentry Stresses Extra Effort

Thursday’s practice at L.A. Southwest College had been over for at least 30 minutes, but Clipper rookies Quentin Richardson and Keyon Dooling were still working.

It didn’t go unnoticed by Coach Alvin Gentry.

“It’s going to be really important for guys like Keyon and Quentin,” Gentry said. “To get them to play 35-40 minutes a night for eight or 10 games [in summer-league play].

TONIGHT

vs. Minnesota, 7:30 ,Channel 9

* Site--Staples Center.

* Radio--KMPC (1540).

* Records--Clippers 28-50, Timberwolves 46-32.

* Record vs. Timberwolves--1-2.

* Update--The Clippers defeated Minnesota, 103-96, on Dec. 20 in a nationally televised game on TNT.

* Tickets--(800) 462-2849.