GAME 6: Clippers Force Game 7

All-star Clipper Elton Brand slam dunks in front of Phoenix’ Steve Nash.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

Sam Cassell of the Los Angeles Clippers is fouled hard by Shawn Marion of the Phoenix Suns.  (Robert Gauthier / LAT)

Clipper Vladimir Radmanovic stops the Suns’ Steve Nash in Game 6.  (Lori Shepler / LAT)

Clipper forward Elton Brand blocks the shot of Suns guard Leandro Barbosa.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

Cuttino Mobley rejoices as the Los Angeles Clippers pull ahead of the Phoenix Suns late in the first half.  (Robert Gauthier / LAT)

Clipper Cuttino Mobley hugs Corey Maggette after the Phoenix Suns were called for an offensive foul late in the 4th quarter.  (Lori Shepler / LAT)

Clipper center Chris Kaman attempts to block the shot of Phoenix Suns forward Shawn Marion in the second half.  (Robert Gauthier / LAT)

Clippers Shaun Livingston and Chris Kaman are all over Suns guard Steve Nash late in the 4th quarter.  (Lori Shepler / LAT)

Clippers Cuttino Mobley blocks the shot of the Suns’ Leandro Barbosa in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals.  (Wally Skalij / LAT)

Clipper guard Corey Maggette drives in for a basket late in game six.  (Robert Gauthier / LAT)

Corey Maggette, left, and Cuttino Mobley of the L.A. Clippers successfully defend Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa late in the game.  (Robert Gauthier / LAT)

Clipper Sam Cassell and Phoenix’ Raja Bell are all smiles in the final seconds.  (Lori Shepler / LAT)

Clipper Sam Cassell is congratulated at the end of their win against the Suns.  (Lori Shepler / LAT)