According to Goodwill, the team is concerned that (as happened against Charlotte) Blake Griffin playing on the injured knee will cause it to swell up, limiting his effectiveness and increasing the risk of further traumatic injury. The report continues to state that there is no structural damage in his knee, and the team is unclear whether or not he will require surgery this offseason. It also offers some clarity into Blake’s postgame comments:
#Pistons Blake Griffin said returning from his knee injury is not a pain issue only...sounds more complicated than that, with a lot of people in on the decision to sit him.