Los Angeles Clippers: Top Five Games on the 2018-19 NBA Schedule

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DETROIT, MI – FEBRUARY 9: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against Tobias Harris #34 of the LA Clippers on February 9, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – FEBRUARY 9: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against Tobias Harris #34 of the LA Clippers on February 9, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons – January 12, 2019

This one will hurt. Blake Griffin will make his first return to Staples Center to play the Clippers as part of the Detroit Pistons. Fans will likely cheer Blake and there will undoubtedly be a tribute video to honor his eight seasons with the franchise.

No one expected Griffin to be traded during the middle of last season, but after watching how the front office is operating, we have to assume it was the right move. We did already face him last season, albeit in Detroit. Still, it will be odd cheering for the Clips at home while he plays against us.

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