Clippers Coach Doc Rivers directs his team against the Warriors last October at Staples Center. In his first year with L.A., Rivers has the Pacific Division champs seemingly poised for a deep run in the NBA playoffs. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan hangs on the rim after a dunk in front of Dallas’ Monta Ellis at Staples Center earlier this month. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Clippers forward Glen Davis in action against the Phoenix Suns in March at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Jamal Crawford has been an offensive force for the Clippers. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
Always-intense Clippers Coach Doc Rivers directs his players during a preseason game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
The Clippers’ Ryan Hollins (with the ball) is fouled by the Grizzlies’ Rudy Gay during a scramble for a loose ball at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Cllppers guard Chris Paul and teammate Blake Griffin scramble after a loose ball Tuesday against the Nuggets at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Clippers Coach Doc Rivers talks with guard Reggie Bullock during a November game with the Bulls at Staples Center. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
