New Jersey Nets star players Jason Kidd, right, and Vince Carter watch much of the second quarter from the bench as their team falls behind the Clippers. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Movie producer Brian Grazer checks messages as he sits courtside at the Clippers-Nets game at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Elton Brand negotiates a sea of arms to pull down a rebound. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Sam Cassell wears a pained expression as he reacts to a referee’s call in the first half. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Sam Cassell loses control of the ball but is fouled by Jason Kidd. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
New Jersey Nets Coach Lawrence Frank rushes to the aid of star player Vince Carter after he rolls an ankle. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Clippers guard Cuttino Mobley watches his last second three point shot go through the net to beat Vince Carter, right, and the New Jersey Nets. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
