NBA Special Report: Blake Griffin pounds his 23 consecutive double-double of the season
It was one of those nights when basketball fans were calling and texting ... Did you see Blake Griffin go off tonight?
Blake Griffin, who already was delivering on high expectations, arrived Sunday night and registered his 23 consecutive double-double of the season as the Los Angeles Clippers trounced 105-91 the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center.
"The best part about all of it is we've played consistently and played well during this stretch," "It's changed from the beginning of the season, where it seemed like we were losing every night for a different reason. Now we are winning a different way
every time. It's a great feeling." – Blake Griffin
In addition to the double-double streak, Griffin has also totalled at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in 12 straight games. The rookie power forward even excelled at the free-throw line against the Warriors, his only weak spot this season. A 59 percent free-throw
shooter coming in, Griffin shot 9-for-11 from the line, his best performance of the season when shooting at least five in a game.
"After we got going, we felt good as a team and I was able to just make the easy pass and we were knocking down shots." - - Griffin
The most jaw-dropping combination of size, strength, quickness, explosiveness, skill, and youth, Griffin has passed Swen Nater for the franchise record for double-doubles. Nater had 22 straight as a member of the Buffalo Braves in 1978.
Even the coach of the Golden State Warriors Keith Smart appreciated the sizzling performance of Griffin as he said, “Blake (Griffin) plays with a high energy level. The young guy is going to keep getting better. He's electric."
Just 21 years old, Griffin is one of three players in the National Basketball Association (NBA) averaging more than 20 points and 11 rebounds. He is second in the league in double-doubles (18). He is ahead of all rookies in scoring and rebounding.
In a nutshell, Blake Griffin is a perfect blend of energy and enthusiasm. No doubt, he is an outstanding rebounder, ranking in the top 10 in the NBA in offensive rebound percentage.
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