Watch: Blake Griffin soars over Kevon Looney for the one-hand jam

By Jay Yeomans

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin celebrates after scoring during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, goes up for a dunk as Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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After being sidelined for 18 games with an injury, it looks as if Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin has started to shake off the rust.

Not only did he drop 31 points and eight rebounds in a 13-point loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, but he also showed the lift that has made him one of the best dunkers in the NBA over the last decade.

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