Blake Griffin has been a thorn in the side of the Philadelphia 76ers through the start of the NBA season. In the Detroit Pistons’ first three meetings with the Sixers, Griffin scored 119 points (39.7 points per game) while averaging 13 rebounds and six assists.

Fortunately, Philly won’t have to deal with Griffin on Monday, as he was ruled out for the game. The Pistons opted to give him a day off for rest, but the timing of it is certainly head-scratching.

While the Sixers are 2-1 against the Pistons this season, Griffin has absolutely destroyed them. He had a 50-point outing and the only player who really showed any ability to slow him down was Jimmy Butler at the end of Friday’s meeting between the teams.

Regardless, Sixers fans should be thrilled the Pistons opted to give Griffin a rest day Monday, but it’s not as if Detroit doesn’t have other strong pieces, including Andre Drummond. It is worth noting that Reggie Bullock (ankle) has also been ruled out for this game while Stanley Johnson (knee) is questionable.

The tip is set for 7:00 p.m. EST and Monday’s game will be in Philadelphia.