Warriors point guard Jarrett Jack’s status for Saturday’s rematch against the host Los Angeles Clippers is uncertain.

Jack said he was lifting weights Thursday and hurt his right elbow. Said he felt tightness after doing some presses, and it was bad enough to keep him out practice on Friday.

JACK: “I’m going to ice it, take an anti-inflammatory and see what happens.”

When I asked him if he would play, he said “I hope so.” He said he will test it out Saturday to see if he can play. That would be a big blow to the Warriors, who have come to rely on Jack, especially down the stretch.

But he’s from D.C., so there’s a good chance he’ll get his RGIII on and play anyway.

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The Los Angeles Clippers, headed for a second straight blow-out loss in as many nights, cranked up the physicality. They swiped, pushed, smacked and clobbered, hoping to derail the Warriors.

It didn’t work.

MATT BARNES: “We just got beat from start to finish. The bottom line was they beat us to the punch tonight in every aspect.”

The Warriors (22-10) bucked back, beating the Clippers 115-94, displaying the resilience and confidence that has marked their season.

The Warriors’ much anticipated showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers proved to be the latest statement of Golden State’s legitimacy. The Warriors (22-10) handled one of the best teams in the NBA.

After winning 17 straight, Los Angeles left Oracle Arena with its second straight loss and just a 2.5 game lead over the Warriors in the Pacific Division standings.

The Warriors are now 7-1 when they hold opponents below 40 percent and 20-2 when they in the battle of the boards.

More on Wednesday’s victory …

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