Blake Griffin watch: Highlights vs Portland Trailblazers 31/3/2012

The Clippers played host to the Portland Trailblazers today. The game was a nail biter from start to finish as LA sneaked ahead on a Chris Paul runner with 5 seconds to go to seal a 98-97 victory.

Blake Griffin finished with 20 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists. Chris Paul added 20 points and 13 assists to the mix.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5BFnLQrA10

In the second half Blake Griffin came out blazing the Blazers. First he was pushed out on a pass inside so he spun in and darted by his man for a quick dunk. Then he had a steal and a alley-oop on the other end. Followed by a up and under layup. But Portland kept the game close with their long range shooting.

Here are the full highlights of Lob City:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25RelZ4oSKQ

The Blazers were playing without LaMarcus Aldridge but the other Blazers stepped up. His replacement JJ Hickson had a solid outing, including a vicious dunk over DeAndre Jordan and some tough layups down in the paint vs Griffin and Jordan. He finished with a season high and a game high 29 points and 13 rebounds.

For a change, an opponent of the Lob City Clippers had the honour of claiming the Dunk of the Night, as JJ Hickson posterized DeAndre Jordan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBpTszJVa2E

“He is getting extra rebounds and getting out on the break.” Vinnie Del Negro said of their inability to contain JJ Hickson.

The NBA is inundated with talent. Its often when the stars are out of action that those other fringe players get their chance to shine. Wes Matthews made a couple of runners to begin the fourth. Hasheem Thabeet scored off an alleyoop. The score was 78-79 with one minute in the fourth quarter.

To end the third quarter Chris Paul dribbled the clock down and tossed a jumper which drew iron but the Clippers converted the miss. The fourth quarter saw Chris Paul with the ball and the clock winding down. He did what he’s done for the Clippers all year long, nail the game winning bucket.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEPN7MhI2Kg

The Clippers were playing at home and it was just as well as the Rose Garden is one of the most difficult places to go and get a win at. Their record now is 30-21 and they will face the Utah Jazz on Sunday morning 8 AM, India time. The Clippers are sitting at 4th in the Western Conference and the Jazz are just two games behind Denver for the 8th playoff spot in the Western Conference. Expect a tough battle and check back for more updates of Blake Griffin and company’s high flying exploits.