The Morning After: Blake Griffin, Clippers Soar To Victory Over Hawks

The Morning After: Clippers Soar To Victory Over Hawks

Feb 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) shoots the ball in front of Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) and forward Paul Millsap (4) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) controls the ball as Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) defends during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

You Can’t Handle Blake Griffin

Who knew, right?

Griffin, possibly the NBA’s most underrated player, has been relentless in CP3’s absence. He’s been averaging nearly a triple-double as of late, and was recently named the Western Conference Player of the Week.

Griffin has recorded multiple 30-point games in the last month, the first of the season for LA. His rebounding numbers have also increased, creating more possessions for the Clippers and allowing them to be more productive as a whole. And while many expected guys like Rivers and Felton to step up in the assist category, it’s been Griffin that’s led the team. He’s averaging 7.8 dimes a game over the last five, including an 11-assist breakout against the Raptors.

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