Clippers point guard Chris Paul and Rockets point guard Courtney Fortson go to the court in chase of a loose ball during the second quarter Saturday afternoon at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Injured guard Chauncey Billups can sits among his Clippers teammates during the game against Houston on Saturday afternoon at Staples Center. Billups tore the Achilles’ tendon in his left leg and is out for the season. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Clippers power forward Blake Griffin pulls down a rebound in a battle with Rockets power forward Luis Scola during their game Saturday afternoon at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Clippers power forward Blake Griffin gets a lift from teammate Randy Foye after falling to the court against the Rockets on Saturday afternoon at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
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Clippers guard Mo Williams tries to drive between Rockets forward Markus Morris, left, and center Samuel Dalembert during an NBA game on Saturday afternoon at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Rockets guard Courtney Lee, who led all scorers with 25 points, drives down the lane against the Clippers during their game Saturday afternoon at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Clippers power forward Blake Griffin prepares to throw down a two-handed dunk against the Rockets on Saturday afternoon at Staples Center. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Clippers point guard Chris Paul reacts after scoring against the Rockets on Saturday afternoon at Staples Center. Paul scored 12 of his 23 points in the final three minutes to help the Clippers defeat Houston, 95-91. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
