Clippers' Blake Griffin: Thrives in return to lineup

Griffin (knee) posted 26 points (12-25 FG, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and one block across 40 minutes in Monday's 121-120 win over the Trail Blazers.

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Griffin took a blow to the face from the Blazers' Mason Plumlee that ended up requiring three stitches, but the big man stayed in the contest and was quite impressive in his return from a one-game absence due to a sore knee. He's now reeled off 11 double-doubles on the season and has another favorable matchup on tap Wednesday against the Magic.