Davis and Bledsoe Key Down the Stretch

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers are separated by a mere half game in the standings. All that's on the line is home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs in which they would be pitted against each other in a thrilling rematch of last year's opening round. Here are two players that will play a huge role in which squad helps his team take that home court advantage.

There Will Be Bledsoe

Imagine if Russell Westbrook was drafted by a team with Chris Paul. Imagine he had to earn his minutes. Imagine he spent a lockout shortened 66-game season and then an entire offseason learning to imitate how Paul plays. Now close your eyes and imagine the type of player he would be. When you open them up, go ahead and Google Eric Bledsoe.

While he's been dubbed "baby Lebron" by no less than Lebron James himself, Bledsoe really is more like a mini-Westbrook with his zest for playing, his energy, his hops, and his high flying acrobatics.

But beyond the highlight reel plays (like last night’s facial block at the rim on a Dwyane Wade dunk attempt), Bledsoe has taken a quantum leap forward in his development in his third season. He’s always had the athleticism, but this year, he’s added a ton of thought to his game. And it absolutely shows.

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Blake Griffin is Too Athletic

DeAndre Jordan is 6-11 with a 7-6 wingspan, a 9-5 1/2 standing reach and insane hops. Blake Griffin is 6-10, has a 36-inch vertical, and a poster with Kendrick Perkins...

And yet, the Los Angeles Clippers are a terrible defensive rebounding team.