Clippers vs. Pelicans

Clippers teammates DeAndre Jordan, left, Blake Griffin, center, and Chris Paul share a light-heartened moment on the bench during the first half of Wednesday’s road game against the New Orleans Pelicans.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford, right, shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller during the first half of the Clippers’ 98-96 road loss Wednesday.  (Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, right, drives past Clippers forward Glen Davis during the second half of the Clippers’ 98-96 road loss Wednesday.  (Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, right, scrambles for a loose ball after blocking a pass by New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis during the second half of the Clippers’ 98-96 road loss Wednesday.  (Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press)

New Orleans guard Anthony Morrow, top, shoots over Clippers point guard Chris Paul during the second half of the Clippers’ 98-96 road loss Wednesday.  (Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press)

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan dunks during the first half of Wednesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.  (Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, top, is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans guard Anthony Morrow, right, during the first half of Wednesday’s game.  (Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin shoots during the first half of Wednesday’s road game against the New Orleans Pelicans.  (Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press)

Clippers Coach Doc Rivers shouts during the second half of the Clippers’ 98-96 road loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.  (Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller, right, shoots over Clippers point guard Darren Collison, center, and forward Glen Davis during the second half of the Clippers’ 98-96 road loss Wednesday.  (Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press)

New Orleans Pelicans guard Anthony Morrow celebrates after sinking a three-pointer during the first half of the Clippers’ 98-96 road loss Wednesday.  (Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press)