Photos: Clippers vs. Celtics

Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas struggles to get the ball past Clippers guard Chris Paul during fourth quarter action.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers center Marreese Speight celebrates a defensive stand as Celtics forward James Young looks on.

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford is fouled by Celtics guard Avery Bradley during second half action.

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford heads upcourt past Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during second half action.

LOS ANGELES, CA, MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017 - Clippers guard Raymond Felton loses control of the ball as Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas swoops in during fourth quarter action at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Blake Griffin loses the ball to Celtics center Amir Johnson during first half action.

Clippers center Marreese Speights battles Celtics guard Marcus Smart for a rebound during second half action.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin yells at a referee after no foul was called when he was dragged to the floor at the end of the third quarter.

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford launches a shot over Celtics center Amir Johnon during fourth quarter action/

Clippers forward Marreese Speights loses the ball to Celtics forward Jahlen Brown during first half action.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan pulls down a rebound over Celtics center Amir Johnson during first half action.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin pulls down a rebound under pressure of Celtics center Amir Johnson during first half action.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin recoils in pain after taking a poke in the face by Celtics forward Jae Crowder.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin drives against Celtics center Amir Johnson during first half action.