Blake Griffin ruled out for Friday's preseason game

Blake Griffin
PF, Detroit Pistons

Blake Griffin will miss Friday's preseason matchup with the Cavs.

No reason is being given but it's likely rest for the Pistons' superstar after he returned from an illness on Wednesday. Tonight may be the last chance for Markieff Morris, Thon Maker, Christian Wood and Joe Johnson to show out in extended run. They're the targets if you're brave enough to play DFS tonight.

Source: Keith Langlois on Twitter

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October 11, 2019, 5:29 pm

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