| 5/3/2013 10:36:00 PM |
Description: Blake Griffin came off the bench Friday against Memphis. The Clippers forward suffered a high ankle sprain Tuesday in Game 5. | Insight: Lamar Odom got the start in his place. Griffin obviously isn't 100 percent but he'll give it his best effort as the Clippers try to force a Game 7. | | |
| 5/1/2013 9:25:00 PM |
Description: Los Angeles power forward Blake Griffin will be a game-time decision Friday against the Grizzlies. Griffin sprained his right ankle Wednesday in Game 5. SOURCE: Dan Woike, Orange County Register | Insight: The Clippers are facing elimination so they're going to do everything they can to get Griffin ready to play. Even if Griffin does suit up, he won't be close to 100 percent. | | |
| 4/20/2013 9:50:00 AM |
Description: Clippers forward Blake Griffin is probable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals Saturday against Memphis while dealing with back spasms. | Insight: Griffin (18.0 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.2 spg) took part in Friday's practice and we fully expect to see him on the court for Game 1. | | |
| 4/7/2013 8:18:00 PM |
Description: Clippers forward Blake Griffin netted 24 points Sunday in a win over the Lakers. | Insight: He also came away with 12 rebounds and five assists. Griffin, normally a poor free throw shooter, was 7-of-8 from that distance on Sunday. The Clippers' next game is Wednesday against the Timberwolves. | | |
| Hot | 3/7/2013 9:48:00 AM |
Description: Clippers power forward Blake Griffin recorded his first triple-double of the season Wednesday in a win over Milwaukee. | Insight: His final line was 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Griffin is averaging 11.3 rpg in his last four contests. He's shooting 62 percent from the field over that same span. | | |
| 2/8/2013 7:41:00 PM |
Description: Forward Blake Griffin is back after missing the Clippers' last two games with an injured hamstring. | Insight: Griffin isn't the only Clipper who will be making his triumphant return Friday in South Beach. Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups and Jamal Crawford are all back in the lineup. Meanwhile, the Heat will be without Ray Allen and Chris Bosh, who are both dealing with the flu. Griffin racked up 20 points and 14 rebounds the last time he faced the Heat back on November 14th. | | |
| 2/7/2013 11:29:00 AM |
Description: According to the Orange County Regiser, Los Angeles forward Blake Griffin should return from his hamstring injury "sometime" before the All-Star break. | Insight: It doesn't look like Griffin (18.5 ppg, 8.6 rpg) will be suiting up Friday against Miami but at least the Clippers will be getting Chris Paul back from a knee injury. If Griffin shows progress in his recovery, perhaps he'll be able to play Sunday versus the Knicks in a nationally televised game at Madison Square Garden. | | |
| 2/6/2013 12:26:00 PM |
Description: Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (hamstring) will miss Wednesday's game versus Orlando, according to OrlandoMagic.com writer John Denton. | Insight: Veteran Lamar Odom should get the start in Griffin's place though Odom didn't show much in his Monday start. Given that half of Orlando's team is also sidelined, the Clippers may feel they can win the game without Griffin and let him sit until Friday versus the defending champion Miami Heat. | | |
| 2/6/2013 10:35:00 AM |
Description: Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (hamstring) missed Monday's game and is listed as questionable for Wednesday versus Orlando. He'll be a game-time decision. | Insight: Veteran Lamar Odom would get the start in Griffin's place if they decide to be conservative with their star, though Odom didn't show much in his Monday start. Given that half of Orlando's team is sidelined, the Clippers may feel they can win the game without Griffin and let him sit until Friday versus the defending champion Miami Heat. | | |
| 2/5/2013 5:27:00 PM |
Description: Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (hamstring) could miss Wednesday's game but sources told ESPNLosAngeles.com that the benching was "precautionary" and that Griffin is "just dinged up some." | Insight: Veteran Lamar Odom got the start in Griffin's place Monday after Griffin was a late scratch. While he didn't show much of an offensive game (three points, five turnovers), he did pull down nine rebounds. Fantasy owners shouldn't worry too much about Griffin, even if he has to miss Wednesday's game. | | |
| 2/5/2013 10:22:00 AM |
Description: Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, who was a last-minute scratch Monday against the Wizards, is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Orlando. Griffin has a strained left hamstring. | Insight: Veteran Lamar Odom got the start in Griffin's place, but didn't show much of an offensive game (three points, five turnovers), though he did pull down nine rebounds. | | |
| 2/4/2013 7:20:00 PM |
Description: Clippers power forward Blake Griffin was a last-minute scratch Monday against the Wizards. Griffin has a strained left hamstring. | Insight: Veteran Lamar Odom got the start in Griffin's place. Chris Paul (16.6 ppg, 9.7 apg) is also out for tonight's game (knee injury). The flood of injuries is a big reason why Los Angeles has now lost six of its last eight games after starting the season 32-9. | | |
| Hot | 1/31/2013 9:26:00 AM |
Description: Clippers power forward Blake Griffin reportedly woke up with swelling in his left ankle and was playing with a noticeable limp against Minnesota. SOURCE: Orange County Register | Insight: Griffin played 36 minutes and scored 26 points with 13 rebounds, so it can't be that serious. "It's a pain management thing," Griffin said. "As long as you can play through the pain, it's really not that bad." | | |
| Hot | 1/30/2013 10:43:00 PM |
Description: Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin put up 26 points, 13 rebounds and three steals while making 11-of-17 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line Wednesday against Minnesota. | Insight: Griffin is getting on a roll again. He's averaging 23.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.3 steals over his last six games. | | |
| 1/27/2013 10:42:00 AM |
Description: Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin had 24 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds with four steals and a .526 shooting percentage Saturday night. | Insight: Griffin was playing with an ankle injury but he was on the court for 38 minutes last night. While Griffin's points and rebounds are both down for a second straight season, he's also shooting a higher percentage from the free-throw line and picking up 0.7 more steals per game than last season so his fantasy prospects are actually on the rise. His decline in points and rebounds also is directly related to a four-minute drop in playing time; his points per 36 minutes are nearly identical to last season. | | |
| 1/26/2013 8:42:00 PM |
Description: Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (18.1 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.4 spg) will play through an injured ankle on Saturday. | Insight: Griffin aggravated his ankle injury Thursday against the Suns. He's averaging 20.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks over his last 11 games. Griffin has played more than 36 minutes in each of his last three games so he shouldn't be too limited on Saturday. | | |
| 1/25/2013 10:10:00 AM |
Description: Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (18.1 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.4 spg) is questionable for Saturday's game against Portland with a sore left ankle. | Insight: Griffin's performance on Tuesday was significantly down from his big game against OKC after re-tweaking the ankle he first hurt against Golden State. With Chris Paul out of the lineup, the Clippers may be more inclined to let Griffin try to play through the injury. | | |
| 1/21/2013 7:54:00 PM |
Description: Clippers power forward Blake Griffin filled up the stat sheet Monday by contributing 26 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in a 106-99 loss to Golden State. | Insight: A rare loss for the Clippers but another great game for Griffin. He was just two assists away from his third career triple-double. The 23-year-old is averaging 18.5 ppg for the month of January. | | |
| 1/17/2013 9:52:00 PM |
Description: Los Angeles forward Blake Griffin will start for the Western Conference in next month's All-Star Game. | Insight: He received 863,832 votes, third-most among Western Conference frontcourt players. It's the third season in a row Griffin (17.7 ppg, 8.4 rpg) has been invited to the All-Star Game. | | |
| Hot | 1/12/2013 6:10:00 PM |
Description: Clippers power forward Blake Griffin netted 30 points with eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and just one turnover Saturday against the Magic. Griffin shot 15-of-22 from the field. | Insight: Griffin is averaging 22.3 points on 60.3 percent shooting, 7.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals over his last four games following a bleak three-game stretch in which he shot 9-of-27 for 9.6 ppg. | | |
