The Phoenix Suns needed a win in the worst way, but visiting the Los Angeles Clippers wasn’t exactly the easiest way to pick it up. Blake Griffin scored 37 and LA won, 112-105.
Blake “GIFfin” have it all
Richard Mackson-USA TODAY SportsHo-hum, right? It’s not like he’s always shown off his vastly underrated ball-handling ability in transition. (He has. It’s incredible sometimes).
His mid-range game was locked in, particularly from the left wing. His ability to drain jumpers as a pick-and-pop player is crucial for the Clippers and makes him a perfect partner for Chris Paul. Los Angeles needs him to space the floor out to 15 feet out and beyond, and Monday he was that guy. All he does is dunk, though.
Read Article >Nets continue to climb conference ladder with win
Adam Hunger-USA TODAY SportsAnd now for a Plum-dunk!
Griffin had 22 first-quarter points, and he was hitting everything.
Read Article >Two pretty points from Blake’s first-half 29
Blake Griffin doesn’t have any post moves, though. That’s one bucket from a first half that saw Griffin shoot 11-of-12 from the field. The man is a monster.
UPDATE: Griffin is now up to 37 points on 14-for-16 shooting. He does things besides dunk.
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The Raptors wing can throw down even when he isn’t wearing Vince Carter’s old jersey. Tip for the Nets: keep that man out of transition.
Read Article >NBA schedule: Suns visit Clippers
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsThere are seven games on the schedule on Monday and the best will likely be saved for last. There are a few others with playoff implications, though.
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