NBA: Player Rankings – Week 8

11. Blake Griffin (PF, Los Angeles Clippers) 

Dec 22, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) dunks during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

This past road trip Blake Griffin performed less than adequately as the Clippers finished 4-3 on a seven-game road trip that easily could have been a great deal better. While Chris Paul was left perform a majority of the offensive work, Griffin stood to the side while his shooting percentage and rebounding statistics fell drastically. Since returning from the road trip, Griffin has gotten back to premier form. Sunday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Griffin recorded 32 points and 10 rebounds in a battle for the ages with Kevin Love. The Clippers have shown signs of superior play throughout this season, and if they wish to go far in the playoffs, their hopes rest on Blake Griffin’s shoulders. We all know CP3 will come to play, but if Griffin can put up consistently solid numbers,  the Clippers will be hard to beat.