Clippers vs. Heat

Heat guard Dwyane Wade throws down a dunk against the Clippers in the fourth quarter Friday night.   (David Santiago / McClatchy-Tribune)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul, who missed 12 of the last 14 games, watches from the bench with his bruised kneecap wrapped in ice Friday night in Miami.  (David Santiago / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin works in the post against Heat forward Shane Battier in the second half Friday night.  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

Heat guard Norris Cole drives to the basket against Clippers big men Lamar Odom (7) and Ryan Hollins in the second half Friday night.   (David Santiago / McClatchy-Tribune)

Heat forward LeBron James drives down the lane against Clippers forward Matt Barnes in the second half on Friday night.   (David Santiago / McClatchy-Tribune)

Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra presents Clippers power forward Ronny Turiaf with the championship ring he earned last season when playing for Miami.  (David Santiago / McClatchy-Tribune)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin elevates for a shot over Heat forward Shane Battier in the first half Friday night.  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe passes after driving to the basket against the Heat in the first half Friday night.  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

Heat forward LeBron James is fouled by Clippers center DeAndre Jordan on a drive down the lane in the first half Friday night.   (Alan Diaz, / Associated Press)

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan gets free for a dunk against the Heat in the first half Friday night.  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

Clippers forward Lamar Odom looks for a teammate as he drives against Heat forward Chris Andersen in the first half Friday night.  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul, returning to the court after a two-week layoff, drives against the Heat in the first half Friday night.  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

Heat power forward Chris Andersen loses control of the ball as he’s pressured by Clippers forward Matt Barnes in the first half Friday night.   (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

Heat guard Dwyane Wade attempts a floating shot over Clippers center Ryan Hollins in the first half Friday night.   (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan powers his way for a shot against Heat power forward Udonis Haslem in the first half Friday night.   (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin and Heat forward LeBron James each hold onto the ball after a whistle in the first half Friday night.  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)