Photos: Clippers vs. Spurs

Clippers guard Chris Paul drives to the basket against Spurs guard Danny Green (14) and forward David West (30) in the fourth quarter.

Clippers assistant equipment manager Matias Testi hands Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) a cup of water during a game against the Spurs last season.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Wesley Johnson forces a turnover by Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons during the second half.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan tries to dunk over Spurs guard Danny Green, but the ball caught the rim and spun out late in the game.

Clippers assistant equipment manager Matias Testi stands at the ready behind the bench as forward Blake Griffin watches from the sideline during the game Thursday night against the Spurs.

Spurs forward Kyle Anderson and Clippers guard Jamal Crawford reach for a loose ball during the first half Thursday night at Staples Center.

Spurs forward Kyle Anderson comes up with a loose ball during a tussle with Clippers guard Jamal Crawford in the first half of a game on Feb. 18

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks over Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half Thursday night at Staples Center.

Injured Clippers Austin Rivers, left, and Blake Griffin chat on the bench during the game against the Spurs on Thursday night at Staples Center.

Clippers guard Chris Paul drives to the basket against Spurs forward Tim Duncan during the first half.

Spurs guard Patty Mills hits Clippers guard Chris Paul in the face while passing the ball during the first half.