Photos: Clippers v. Rockets

Clippers’ Blake Griffin battles for a loose ball with Houston Rockets’ P.J. Tucker, right, in the fourth quarter.

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Jan. 15, 2018 9:24 PM PT

The Clippers take on the Houston Rockets at Staples Center.

Clippers’ Blake Griffin (32) and Houston Rockets’ Chris Paul argue as Trevor Ariza (1) tries to seperate them late in the fourth quarter.

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Clippers’ Blake Griffin, left, and Houston Rockets’ Trevor Ariza are ejected from the game after having a few words.

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Houston Rockets’ Chris Paul, left, gets off a pass in front of Clippers’ Tyrone Wallace in the fourth quarter.

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Houston Rockets’ Eric Gordon, right, is fouled by Clippers’ Lou Willams as he drives to the basket in the fourth quarter.

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Houston Rockets’ Chris Paul drives to the basket against Clippers Lou Williams, left, and Wesley Johnson in the fourth quarter.

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Clippers’ Wesley Johnson blocks the shot of Houston Rockets’ Clint Capela in the second quarter.

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Clippers’ Sam Dekker tries to steal the ball away from Houston Rockets’ Chris Paul on an inbound pass in the second quarter.

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Clippers’ Blake Griffin is called for a blocking foul as Houston Rockets’ Clint Capela drives to the basket.

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Clippers’ Blake Griffin and Houston Rockets’ Ryan Anderson battle for a rebound.

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Houston Rockets’ Chris Paul forces Clippers’ Jawun Evans into a missed shot in the first quarter.

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Clippers’ Wesley Johnson is fouled by Houston Rockets’ Gerald Green while driving to the basket in the first quarter.

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Clippers’ DeAndre jordan and Houston Rockets’ Chris Paul share a laugh.

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