Photos: Clippers vs. Nets

Clippers forward Paul Pierce, left, is fouled as he drives to the basket on Nets guard Shane Larkin (0) in the second half.

New Clippers mascot, a California Condor named Chuck, left, gestures as Clippers owner Steve Ballmer watches during halftime.

Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) talks with singer Jay Z after the Clippers beat the Nets, 105-95.

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer dunks a basketball after introducing the team’s new mascot, a California Condor named Chuck, below, during halftime.

Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) drives and shoots as Nets guard Shane Larkin, middle, and center Brook Lopez, right, defend during the second half.

Clippers point guard Pablo Prigioni (9) dishes the basketball while defended by Nets forward Chris McCullough (1) in the first half.

Musical artists Jay Z, left, and Beyonce watch during the second half as the Clippers play the Nets at Staples Center.

Nets center Brook Lopez, left, tangles with Clippers center DeAndre Jordan as he passes during the first half.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) goes after a rebound over Nets forward Thaddeus Young in the first half.

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer introduces the team’s new mascot, a California Condor named Chuck, during halftime.

Clippers forward Jeff Green, right, and Nets forward Chris McCullough (1) reach for a rebound during the first half.

Nets center Brook Lopez, left, tries to block a shot by Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute on Feb. 29.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer dunks a basketball after introducing the team’s new mascot, a California Condor named Chuck, during halftime.

Singer Beyonce and husband Jay Z watch from courtside during the first half.