A downer with Blake Griffin (leg) already out, for tonight’s nationally televised game against the Miami Heat, the Clippers also be without starting center DeAndre Jordan as Doc Rivers confirms the big man will sit out with a case of pneumonia, reported by those in attendance for the matchup.
Given the Clippers’ lack of depth in the frontcourt, it’s good news Jordan isn’t subsided by a more harmful sickness or injury. But with Jordan’s absence against Miami comes the center relinquishing his ownership of the title of Iron Man, having been the active leader of consecutive games played at 360 games.