NBA schedule: Clippers keep rolling, Tony Parker injured

“I want to shut down everybody, every single night,” he said.

There must have been something.

Andrew McNeil of Spurs blog 48 MInutes of Hell reports that Popovich said Parker would be out ‘a while’ with the injury. Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee reported earlier Friday that Parker’s injury is a sprained left ankle.

Parker had 13 points and seven assists when he left the game in the third quarter. He’s averaged 21.1 points and 7.6 assists per game this season and he has emerged as a contender for the MVP award.

James entered the fourth quarter with just four points and shot 1 for 8 from the floor through three quarters. He didn’t get to 10 points -- keeping alive his streak of 475 consecutive games in double figures -- until there was 6:05 remaining in the game.

• Proud father Dell Curry talks to SB Nation about Steph’s 54-point outburst

• Proud father Dell Curry talks to SB Nation about Steph’s 54-point outburst

• What makes Stephen Curry special? His coach and teammates explain

Parker had 13 points and seven assists midway through the third quarter before exiting the game. He’s averaged 21.1 points and 7.6 assists per game during his incredible season thus far and is one of the top candidates for the NBA MVP award.

• Proud father Dell Curry talks to SB Nation about Steph’s 54-point outburst

By the way, Griffin appeared to be okay after this dunk, even though he went down hard.

• Proud father Dell Curry talks to SB Nation about Steph’s 54-point outburst

• What makes Stephen Curry special? His coach and teammates explain

Just know that it only happend because you were born at the perfect time, allowing you to play against Duncan, but only after he got old.

• Proud father Dell Curry talks to SB Nation about Steph’s 54-point outburst

• Proud father Dell Curry talks to SB Nation about Steph’s 54-point outburst

• What makes Stephen Curry special? His coach and teammates explain

• Proud father Dell Curry talks to SB Nation about Steph’s 54-point outburst

• What makes Stephen Curry special? His coach and teammates explain

Gallinari was originally listed as a game-time decision but apparently he’s ready to go after receiving treatment on his nagging contusion.

• Proud father Dell Curry talks to SB Nation about Steph’s 54-point outburst

James Herbert of SB Nation sat down with the young star after his huge night at MSG, and here’s some of what Curry had to say during the extended interview:

It’s a small sample size that likely won’t hold up for the remainder of the year, but it’s an intriguing trend nonetheless. Boston’s offense and defense have both improved without Rondo around. Their turnover rate has gone down, and the assist rate has stayed the same. Weird.

These two teams will clash on ESPN at 7 p.m., so one of the best winning streaks will come to an end. The Heat (41-14) have the No. 1 offensive efficiency in the league. The Grizzlies (38-18) have the No. 2 defense. Something has to give.

LeBron James is in the midst of one of the best seasons in NBA history and he’s coming off his best month of the year. Heat blog Hot Hot Hoops has more on this:

Fire up your NBA league pass and set your TV to ESPN. It could be one of those nights.

Durant will be coming fresh off of dropping a triple-double against the Hornets. His 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists propelled the Thunder as they demolished New Orleans. Oh, and he compiled that trio of stats in only 26 minutes of playing time.

Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN