Clippers activate Corey Maggette

Thursday December 26, 2002

LOS ANGELES (AP) Corey Maggette, who missed 14 games after undergoing knee surgery last month, has been activated by the Los Angeles Clippers and will be in uniform Friday night when they face the Phoenix Suns.

Maggette averaged 14.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in the season's first 14 games. Maggette continued to play after an MRI taken on Nov. 4 revealed a slight cartilage tear, but underwent an arthroscopic procedure 3{ weeks later to repair it.

To make room Thursday, the Clippers placed guard Eric Piatkowski on the injured list. Piatkowski has missed six games because of a lower abdominal strain and must sit out an additional five.

Forward Lamar Odom, who hasn't played since last January because of wrist and ankle injuries, is expected to return Saturday night against Golden State at Staples Center.

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