Clippers vs. Blazers

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin celebrates a 74-71 victory over the Trail Blazers with teammates Chris Paul and Kenyon Martin on Thursday night in Portland.   (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Kenyon Martin gives Blake Griffin a hug after he blocked a shot late in the game against the Trail Blazers on Thursday night at the Rose Garden.   (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press)

Clippers Coach Vinny Del Negro yells instructions to his players in the second half of their game against the Trail Blazers on Thursday night in Portland.   (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin scores against Blazers power forward Kurt Thomas in the first half Thursday night in Portland.   (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Kenyon Martin dunks between the Blazers’ Raymond Felton and Nicolas Batum in the first half Thursday night in Portland.   (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul drives to the basket against Blazers forward Gerald Wallace in the first half Thursday night in Portland.  (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press)

Clippers guard Mo Williams tries to steal a pass to Blazers guard Jamal Crawford in the first half Thursday night in Portland.   (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin tries to drive around Blazers point guard Raymond Felton in the first half Thursday night in Portland.   (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Kenyon Martin has his shot blocked by Blazers power forward Kurt Thomas in the first half Thursday night in Portland.   (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press)