LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Blake Griffin #32 and Chris Paul #3 of the LA Clippers react after a Clipper foul during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on November 16, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK (AP) Clippers leading scorer Blake Griffin is sitting out his first game of the season to rest.
Coach Doc Rivers says the Clippers had identified Tuesday’s game in Brooklyn long ago as one Griffin would miss. It gives him a couple extra days off before Los Angeles visits NBA champion Cleveland on Thursday.
Rivers says Paul Pierce, who has appeared in just two games this season, would start in place of Griffin, who averages 21.1 points and 8.7 rebounds.
