Marcin Gortat

Marcin Gortat (back) available to play for Clippers on Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers center Marcin Gortat told reporters that he is able to play in Thursday's game versus the Sacramento Kings, despite injuring his back.

What It Means:

Gortat missed Wednesday's game versus the Phoenix Suns after apparently injuring his back in the weight room. Boban Marjanovic turned in a double-double in 19 minutes played in Gortat's absence.

Through 16 games played this season, Gortat is averaging 5.6 points with 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 17.2 minutes per game.