76ers' forward Elton Brand claims that Friday night's battle with the Clippers won't be a grudge match against his former club.

"There's nothing really to talk about," Brand said.

There have been reports that Brand and Los Angeles Coach Mike Dunleavy have yet to speak following his surprising departure from the team via free agency.

"I do want to have a good game, and I do want to win," Brand said. "We have to protect our home floor. That's where my focus is."