J.J. Redick (rest) has been ruled out of Friday's tilt with the Jazz, Dan Woike of the OC Register reports.

Redick (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's tilt with the Jazz, Dan Woike of the Orange County Register reports.

Analysis:

As expected, Redick will get the night off along with several other Clippers as they rest up before the playoffs get underway. Along with Redick, fellow starters Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Jordan will also be held out of action, opening up plentiful minutes for a number of the team's reserves. Jamal Crawford should be the primary beneficiary of Redick's absence, as he'll likely start at shooting guard and take on a large role offensively.