Clippers' Blake Griffin (knee) almost fully recovered

Los Angeles Clipper power forward Blake Griffin (knee) won't suit up on Saturday night, but is nearing a return.

What It Means:

Clippers' head coach Doc Rivers said that Griffin is "close to 100 percent", and his return will be a big boost for the Clippers, who are expected to be without Chris Paul (thumb) for six to eight weeks.

Griffin has put together a solid season, and his 2.6 nERD ranks 44th in the NBA and fourth among Clippers' players.