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The reserve clause in Clippers' playoff wins: Backups have had a big role

Playing time hasn't been an issue for the Clippers' reserves in the playoffs.

At this rate, it may become one for the starters.

They will happily take the additional time off based on the way their backups have played in helping the Clippers win the first two games of the best-of-seven series against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Clippers Coach Doc Rivers sent star power forward Blake Griffin to the scorer's table to check back into the game early in the second quarter of Game 2 on Wednesday, only to yank him back.