Clippers vs. Celtics

Coach Vinny Del Negro is at a loss as the Celtics finish off a 94-85 victory over the Clippers on Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Kenyon Martin is fouled as he tries to dunk an offensive rebound against Celtics big men Kevin Garnett and Greg Stiemsma on Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Caron Butler tries to save the ball from going out of bounds against Celtics guard Ray Allen on Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Bobby Simmons strips the ball from Celtics forward Paul Pierce during their game Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul and Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett battle for a rebound during their game Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Celtics guard Ray Allen drives down the lane against the Clippers to score on a layup during their game Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Caron Butler tries to keep control of his dribble as he beats Celtics forward Brandon Bass on a drive into the lane in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin can’t find the handle on an offensive rebound that heads toward Celtics guard Ray Allen in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan collects an offensive rebound in front of Celtics center Greg Stiemsma in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett collects a loose ball after Clippers point guard Chris Paul lost control of the ball as he fell to the court in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers guard Mo Williams has the ball knocked away by Celtics guard Avery Bradley while driving to the basket in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Power forwards Blake Griffin of the Clippers and Kevin Garnett of the Celtics get tangled as they battle for rebounding position in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe tries to steal the ball from Celtics guard Avery Bradley in the first half Monday night at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)