Blake Griffin will not play in the Pistons‘ final contest against the Knicks tonight. Detroit will make the playoffs with a win.
Griffin is nursing a knee injury, one that he aggravated during warmups prior to Detroit’s win over the Grizzlies on Tuesday. Griffin, who is wrapping up year two of his five-year, $173MM, Clipper-For-Life contract, played in the contest but was clearly bothered by the ailment.
The Pistons can lose and still make the playoff if the Hornets also fail to reach victory. Charlotte is taking on the Magic tonight and can steal the eighth seed with a win and loss from Detroit. Nikola Vucevic is among several Magic players not suiting up for the contest in Charlotte.
The Hornets beat the Pistons on Sunday, sweeping the season series with Dwane Casey‘s squad. Detroit is just 3-7 over its last 10 games while Charlotte has won seven of its last 10.
Such a bummer for the pistons and Blake he gave his everything all season and now he’s out for the last game and possible playoffs
I do not blame this on Blake being injury prone. They worked him hard this year and he literally carried this team to victories with his play. Next year the pistons have to manage his minutes and workload better if they wish to compete in the playoffs!
They’ll get the spot. It’s the knicks.
Pistons up more than 30 with 1:25 remaining in 4th.
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my grandma could beat the Knicks. he would of played if ut was a better team.