Height/Weight: 6-10/251
| Birthdate: 03/16/1989
| Birthplace: Oklahoma City, OK
| Team: Los Angeles
| College: Oklahoma
| NBA Experience: 1
| Owned/Started%: 99/92 | Average Draft Position: 7.92
Knee, ankle don't bother Griffin: If Clipper’s forward Blake Griffin’s lingering knee and ankle injuries were bothering him on Thursday during Game 2 against the Spurs, he did not show it, at least on the offensive end, as he scored 20 points on 7 of 16 shooting. However he was a non-factor on the boards, grabbing just one rebound, which could be a result of the injuries he has been dealing with. While the team had hoped to manage his minutes to keep him fresh for the fourth quarter, he was ultimately not needed, as the Spurs ran away with the game, 105-88. Griffin still finished with 37 minutes played. (Updated 05/18/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Griffin has been dealing with this issue since the last series the Clippers played in, however he has looked better in the two games against San Antonio, likely the result of their less physical style. Griffin should continue to play through any soreness, so consider him a high-end Fantasy option in all postseason formats. (Updated 05/18/2012).
05/21/2012 02:33 Report Card 5.20.12: Heat pull even; Spurs advance
Each night, Eye on Basketball brings you what you need to know about the games of the NBA. From great performances to terrible clock management the report card evaluates and eviscerates the good, the bad, and the ugly from the night that was.
05/21/2012 01:26 Spurs hold on to sweep Clippers
Tim Duncan scored 21 points, Tony Parker added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the final minutes to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night, closing out the series 4-0 and advancing to the Western Conference finals.
05/21/2012 00:48 Feeling the pain of another playoff loss, Paul vows: 'This isn't it'
LOS ANGELES -- Chris Paul had a turnover and an off-balance miss in the final 30 seconds as the Spurs held on to remain undefeated in the playoffs -- and 18-0 since April 11 -- with a 102-99 victory over the Clippers Sunday night. With their second straight sweep, the Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2008.
Blake Griffin was able to make up for lost time in 2010-11 after missing what was supposed to be his rookie season due to a broken left kneecap. He played and started all 82 games for the Clippers, instantly stepping into a role as a franchise player by averaging 22.5 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists. In standard Head-to-Head leagues, he finished fourth overall in Fantasy points behind only LeBron James, Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook and will head into the 2011-12 season as a player who may go in the first-round in those formats. In Rotisserie leagues, however, his value was significantly less as a result of the damage he can cause in free-throw percentage while being dead weight in 3-point shooting and offering very little in the blocks department. So while he may be off the board in the first round in Head-to-Head, he may be selected as late as Round Four or Five in category play. Fantasy owners should also take into account a possible decline in rebounds this season if Chris Kaman proves healthy and productive again. Griffin's future is that of a Fantasy superstar for years to come, but there is some danger of overvaluing him after his outstanding rookie campaign. (Updated 8/28/11)
