HOT | NOT

HOT: Blake Griffin

The forward returned to practice for the first time since Dec. 25. The Clips now have a puncher's chance in the playoffs.

NOT: Coach K

He had to apologize for scolding Oregon's Dillon Brooks and then lying about it. Is it fair to say he tripped over his tongue?

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