Are the Los Angeles Clippers really cursed?

Was it too much to ask for Blake Griffin to make it through the season without any serious injuries?

Was it too much to ask for Griffin to just make it to Wednesday night’’s season opener against the hated Los Angeles Lakers?

Griffin already went through a couple of injuries during preseason, with Clippers fans wincing and crossing their fingers both times.

This time, it seems he re-aggravated his left knee, after a thunderous dunk late in the third quarter in an exhibition victory over the New Orleans Hornets.  Griffin hurt his knee upon landing but was not pulled from the game or request treatment.

The latest word is that Griffin may miss up to six weeks with a stress fracture of his left patella.

Just when you think they finally got things together…

Coach Mike Dunleavy was already dealing with injured starters. With Marcus Camby still dealing with a previous injury, Griffin was going to get the nod in the starting five.

However, the team does not revolve around Griffin. Nor, does it revolve around Baron Davis, who was the target of criticism for his lack of enthusiasm and drive, last season.

Nevertheless, the Clippers will need Davis to pull himself together so he can pull the right strings and help the Clippers earn some respectability.

“Caveman” Chris Kaman needs to bounce back with a vengeance after last season’s injury-riddled mess.

Al Thornton? Please stay healthy.

Eric Gordon? Don’t get injured, please.

In fact, can the whole team just, please, please not get hurt?

All this talk of curses and bad juju has haunted the Clippers and their fans long enough.

Beating the Lakers in the season opener might be a tall order for the spunky Clips. Right now, though, the more important thing is for Griffin to get healthy. No need to rush him back for that first game, unless he’s honestly out of the woods with the knee injury.

Knees are so fragile. You don’t realize how much you appreciate them until they start to ache.

Remember Shaun Livingston?

Yeah, sad story.

Here’s hoping the Clips rewrite their failed history.

No more curses!

Down with the Lakers!