DeAndre Jordan blew up for 16 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in 36 minutes vs. Memphis, showing no signs of the minor knee injury he suffered on Friday.

Tonight's performance was crucial, as it helped to expand the Clippers' narrow lead over Memphis for the No. 4 seed. Even if you ignore Jordan's 39 percent free throw shooting, however, his role doesn't lend itself to reliable value. He's playing just 24 minutes per game, enough to average a career-high 8.7 points on just 5.9 shot attempts per game, with 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. Those are low-end numbers which are unlikely to budge until his minutes increase.

DeAndre Jordan grabbed 13 boards against the Lakers on Sunday, adding four points and one assist in 29 minutes.

He went toe to toe with the league's leading rebounder and topped Dwight Howard by a total of 13-4. Jordan was dealing with a small hip injury and missed practice on Friday, but it's even more clear now that he was just getting a day off. Owners can use him like they normally would.

Vinny Del Negro is pleased with DeAndre Jordan's energy level over the last three games.

"He's been active. We need him to do that," Del Negro said. Jordan has played at least 27.5 minutes in three straight after only hitting 27 minutes once in March prior, and it appears his coach is finally willing to play him more than half of the game. Jordan has three straight games of double-digit rebounds, but he's got just four blocks over that span.