I was able to watch the second half of the Pacers-Clippers game Monday afternoon on NBA TV and it was an absolute treat. That's right; I just said that I willingly watched the Clippers play an afternoon game on a National holiday. I'm all about team basketball, but it is hard to watch a player like Blake Griffin and not just lock your eyes on what he is doing at all times.
The Clippers were coming off of a victory vs the Lakers and seemed primed for a letdown. However, Griffin was unstoppable as the Pacers tried without success to throw him off using various defenders. He banked in jump shots, took it to the rim, and posted up with his back to the basket. The result was a career high (and NBA season high) 47 points. I was thoroughly impressed by the way Griffin never seemed to force the action at all. He moved the ball around and only took what was given to him. His efficiency (19-24 from the field) was remarkable. Here is the complete box score from the game:
Box Score
And since I couldn't resist, here are Blake Griffin's top ten dunks of the season. Keep in mind when you watch this, he has only played about half a season in the NBA! There aren't many players in the league who could come up with a highlight tape this impressive for their career.
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