In contrast to the Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Clippers seem to be getting better as the playoffs inch closer, and Blake Griffin's play has been most encouraging. He led the way in last week's installment of this piece and again makes the cut with a big night against the Dallas Mavericks.

Griffin ended the Clippers' 112-101 home win with 32 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds. In 37 minutes, he returned a nERD of 61.07 on 87.0% true shooting and an offensive rating of 170.2.