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Logic dictates that every contender has to have at least one competent backup big man.

Chris Paul showed the Los Angeles Clippers the path to the podium; Doc Rivers illuminated the trail, but Blake Griffin has been the one leading the actual procession.

The Los Angeles Clippers will go for a 10th consecutive win Friday night when they visit EnergySolutions Arena to take on the Utah Jazz.

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Even with nagging injuries to J.J. Redick and Jamal Crawford, the Clippers are still stacked with talent and full of depth.

The Clipppers are set to reach a decision on the future of wing shooter J.J. Redick and the result could determine whether LA can contend for a title this season.

No team in the NBA has a more athletic front-court than the L.A. Clippers, and Doc Rivers sure has taken advantage of that.

Another 20 plus point win made it an easy night for the Warriors starting five. Golden State's 41st win was never in doubt after Jordan Crawford came in during a 21-6 run to end the first quarter.

Blake Griffin had 30 points and 15 rebounds, Danny Granger added 18 points off the bench, and the Los Angeles Clippers surged past the Golden State Warriors 111-98 Wednesday night for their ninth straight victory.

Mar 10, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul drives against Phoenix Suns point guard Ish Smith during the second half at Staples Center.

Jan 10, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers players Jordan Hill and Kobe Bryant react during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.

The minds behind professional sports organizations work diligently to build rosters that can carry the expectations of becoming champions.

The Golden State Warriors have been on a tear since the All-Star break, winning 10 of their past 12 games and raising their profile in the packed Western Conference.

Blake Griffin scored 22 of his 37 points in the first quarter and made 14 of 16 shots before fouling out, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 112-105 on Monday night for their eighth straight victory.

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Feb 24, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin dunks the ball in front of New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis during the second half at the Smoothie King Center.

I can already see your comments now. How can the team with the sixth-best record be No.

On Monday, LeBron James scored a career-high 61 points in a Heat victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.

Apr 7, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers hold up large cutout heads of players Dwight Howard and Blake Griffin at the Staples Center.

The Los Angeles Clippers captured a season-high seventh straight win, but they were not pleased with their performance.