Clippers vs. Spurs

Clippers point guard Chris Paul calls for a timeout as Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard tries to steal the ball from af allen Blake Griffin.

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer gets into the game against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs point guard Tony Parker flips a shot toward the basket as he tumbles to the court after colliding with Clippers point guard Chris Paul, who was called for a controversial foul on the play in the third quarter.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Spencer Hawes try to trap Spurs guard Cory Joseph in the first half.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin drives against Spurs forward Matt Bonner, left, and guard Manu Ginobili (20) in the first half.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili looks to pass against the defense of Clippers forwards Matt Barnes (22) and Spencer Hawes (10) in the first half.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs forward Boris Diaw drives between Clippers forwards Hedo Turkoglu, left, and Spencer Hawes (10) in the first half.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Spurs power forward Tim Duncan blocks a shot by Clippers power forward Blake Griffin in the first half.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan grabs a rebound from Spurs power forward Tim Duncan in the first half.   (Paul Buck / EPA)

Clippers guard Jared Cunningham tries to score down the lane against Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) and guard Danny Green in the first half.   (Ringo Chiu / AFP / Getty Images)