Clippers vs. Spurs, Game 2

Clippers forward Caron Butler dives over the baseline trying to chase down a loose ball against the Spurs in Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin is held back by assistant coach Marc Iavaroni while arguing with referee Ken Mauer about a call in Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs point guard Tony Parker gets free for a layup against the Clippers in Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs power forward Tim Duncan blocks a dunk attempt by Clippers power forward Blake Griffin in Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Caron Butler dunks over Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard and guard Danny Green during Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Reggie Evans, left, grabs a rebound next to teammate Kenyon Martin and Spurs forward Boris Diaw in Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin has his show blocked by Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard in Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio. No foul was called on the play.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers guard Randy Foye strips the ball from Spurs power forward Tim Duncan during Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe fouls Spurs guard Manu Ginobili on a shot in Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers guard Mo Williams reaches over Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard to commit a foul during Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Kenyon Martin takes the ball from Spurs point guard Tony Parker in the first half of Game 2. Martin was called for a foul on the play, though.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers guard Mo Williams knocks the ball from the grasp of Spurs center Tiago Splitter in the first half of Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin is fouled by Spurs guard Manu Ginobili on a drive in the first half of Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul tries to drive past Tony Parker with the help of a screen by power forward Blake Griffin in the first half of Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.  (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin elevates for a shot over Spurs forward Boris Diaw in the first half of Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.  (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul tries to strip the ball from Spurs power forward Tim Duncan in the first half of GAme 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin has his shot blocked by Spurs power forward Matt Bonner in the first half of Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.   (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Spurs forward Danny Green arrives too late to prevent Clippers point guard Chris Paul from shooting a floater near the basket in the first half of Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.  (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Clippers forward Caron Butler pulls up for a jumper over Spurs power forward Tim Duncan during the first half of Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.  (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin attempts a shot over Spurs center Tiago Splitter in the first half of Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio.  (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)