Clippers' Marreese Speights: Sees production decline in Griffin's return

Speights finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes in Monday's 121-120 win over the Trail Blazers.

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With Blake Griffin (knee) sitting out in the Clippers' previous game Saturday against the Pelicans, Speights ended up seeing an enhanced role off the bench and turned in season highs in points (17), rebounds (12), assists (four) and minutes (25). Griffin was cleared to reenter the starting lineup Monday and looked healthy while playing 40 minutes, which unsurprisingly resulted in a reduced role for Speights. The reserve big man will remain a key part of coach Doc Rivers' rotation, but he'll struggle to clear 20 minutes when both Griffin and starting center DeAndre Jordan are available to play.