Los Angeles Clippers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-31 News Los Angeles Clippers

--Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy has chosen to use G Baron Davis and C Marcus Camby off the bench the past two games. Both players are coming off injuries but likely will start in the Clippers' next game, Saturday at Washington.

--Much to coach Mike Dunleavy's chagrin, free-throw shooting has been a major problem for the Clippers this season. During Dunleavy's previous five seasons, the Clippers annually ranked among the league's top percentage teams from the foul line. This season, they rank 24th. So, the Clippers' 14-of-15 performance from the free-throw line against Cleveland was a welcome but rare sight.

--The frustration of mounting losses obviously is wearing on coach Mike Dunleavy. Far and away he leads all NBA coaches in technical fouls, having been assessed 12 already. That is more than Dunleavy has been charged with during any of his previous five seasons coaching the Clippers. Denver's George Karl is second behind Dunleavy, with eight technical fouls.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "We were a little unfortunate to catch them on a night they got (Zydrunas) Ilgauskas back. He certainly paid the rent tonight." -- Clippers center Mike Dunleavy, addressing the offensive damage that the Cavaliers' center inflicted in Cleveland's victory over the Clippers. Ilgauskas returned from missing 13 games with 20 points and 11 rebounds.