Clippers continue playoff push against formidable opponents

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has missed four of the last six games because of back issues. With or without coach Tyronn Lue patrolling the sideline, the Clippers will play yet another meaningful game against another tough Western Conference foe in the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at the Intuit Dome. Down the stretch of games and getting ready for the playoffs, it’s always good to have the top teams that have kind of solidified their one, two, three spots in the postseason, to go and see where we’re at and see where we can improve to go out there and be the team that we need to be going down this last stretch.” Lue has missed four of the last six games because of back issues, the last against Cleveland on Tuesday night, and assistant Brian Shaw has been at the helm in his place. “As far as JV, we’re just praying for him and his family situation that he can get back to us as soon as possible,” Shaw said. We also want him to take care of himself for whatever it takes for him to be able to get back.” The win over the Cavaliers with Shaw in charge was another significant game against the team that had the best record in the NBA, and it was the Clippers’ fourth win in a row and seventh in eight games.