Clippers guard Jamal Crawford celebrates immediately after the team’s 111-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers small forward Matt Barnes celebrates after teammate Chris Paul hits the winning basket in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the San Antonio Spurs on May 2.
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Clippers guard Jamal Crawford celebrates after the team’s 111-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers point guard Chris Paul hugs a fan after the team’s 111-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers point guard Chris Paul, center, shoots the winning basket over San Antonio Spurs teammates Danny Green, center, and Tim Duncan during the Clippers’ 111-109 victory in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, and point guard Chris Paul celebrate during the closing seconds of a 111-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, right, celebrates with Clippers assistant coach Sam Cassell after the team’s 111-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers point guard Chris Paul, right center, is congratulated by Jamal Crawford, left, and other teammates after hitting the winning basket with one second left during the Clippers’ 111-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers guard Austin Rivers, left, is congratulated by team owner Steve Ballmer following the team’s 111-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers forward Glen Davis, left, battles under the basket with San Antonio Spurs teammates Tim Duncan, center, and Tiago Splitter during the Clippers’ 111-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers Coach Doc Rivers instructs his players during his team’s 111-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers points guard Chris Paul, center, holds his left leg after suffering a strained hamstring in front of San Antonio Spurs teammates Patty Mills and Boris Diaw during the Clippers’ 111-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, and point guard Chris Paul, right, battle San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan for the ball during the Clippers’ 111-109 victory in Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, left, grabs a rebound in front of teammate Glen Davis, right, and San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green during the first half of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers forward Blake Griffin, center tries to drive past San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, right, during the first half of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw, right, shoots over Clippers forward Blake Griffin during the first half of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw, left, shoots over Clippers forward Blake Griffin during the first half of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw, left, puts up a shot over Clippers forward Blake Griffin during the first half of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, right, tries to drive past Clippers power forward Blake Griffin during the first quarter of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers owner Steve Ballmer cheers during the first quarter of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals between the Clippers and San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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Clippers point guard Chris Paul dribbles around San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker during the first half of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, looks to pass around Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during the first half of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center on May 2, 2015.