Clippers hopeful J.J. Redick can play in Game 1 against Portland

J.J. Redick

J.J. Redick/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers

 

When Clippers shooting guard J.J. Redick sustained a bruised heel during the second quarter of Tuesday night’s 110-84 victory over Memphis at Staples Center, it carried extra meaning.

For one, it meant he would not get a chance to break his franchise record of 200 made 3-pointers in a season first set in 2014-15 and equaled this season. Redick tied the record with three 3-point baskets Tuesday, but his injury prevented him from playing in the second half. He then sat out Wednesday’s regular-season finale at Phoenix.

Also, the injury put into doubt his availability for Sunday’s Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. According to a team spokesman, Redick is getting treatment and staying off the heel as much as possible and is hopeful he will play Sunday.

Tip-off is 7:30 p.m. (on TNT).