11.   But Claxton, the rookie point guard from Hofstra, is gone with a season-ending knee injury.

12.   But Sunday night, he should have taken a chair before the game and listened to the analysis of rookie guard Rodrick Rhodes.

13.   But the transition to the pros has been no problem for a lower-profile rookie guard.

14.   But Wednesday night is the real pressure-cooker for the rookie point guard.

15.   Clippers coach Bill Fitch tried four guys on the rookie point guard but nothing worked.

16.   Cuttino Mobley endured that initiation last year as a rookie point guard, and he is helping to counsel Francis on maintaining his focus against the Jazz.

17.   Defensive tackle Leon Lett will be matched against rookie guard Adam Timmerman.

18.   Doug Karczewski, a rookie guard last season, may also be given a shot at starting.

19.   Doug Karczewski, a rookie guard last season, may be given a shot at starting.

20.   Eric Snow is a rookie point guard who figures to be overwhelmed by these conditions.