Photos: Clippers vs. Hornets

Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) tries to score between Clippers forward Wesley Johnson (33) and center Cole Aldrich (45) during the second half.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan throws down a dunk over Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) during the second half.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts after a dunk against the Hornets in the second half.

Clippers forward Wesley Johnson (33) beats Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) for a defensive rebound in the second half.

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford tries to steal the ball from Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) during the second half.

Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) scrambles after a loose ball between Clippers guards Chris Paul (3) and J.J. Redick (4) during the second half.

Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) sets up the offense while defended by Hornets guard Jeremy Lin in the second half.

Clippers guard Pablo Prigioni (9) makes a behind-the-back pass around Hornets forward Spencer Hawes to teammate Cole Aldrich during the first half Saturday at Staples Center.

Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) is fouled by Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) during the first half.

Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) forces Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) to pass rather than shoot after driving to the basket during the first half.

Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) keeps control of the ball after contact with Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) in the first half.

Clippers center Cole Aldrich (45) grabs an offensive rebound after colliding with Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) and center Cody Zeller (40) in the second half.

Clippers forward Paul Pierce cuts off a drive by Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) during the first half.

Clippers forward Wesley Johnson, left, and center DeAndre Jordan (6) reach for a rebound along with Hornets forward Spencer Hawes during the first half.