Photos: Clippers vs. Rockets

Clippers forward Blake Griffin and point guard Chris Paul react after Griffin was called for an offensive foul in the fourth quarter.  (Kelvin Kuo / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, in his first game back from injury, grabs a rebound in front of Rockets forward Terrence Jones.  (Mark Ralston / AFP/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer tries to navigate around a block attempt by Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during a game at Staples Center on March 15.

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin stretches back for a rebound in front of Rockets forward Terrence Jones, back, and guard Corey Brewer, right, in the fourth quarter of the Rockets’ two-point win.  (Kelvin Kuo / Associated Press)

Clippers forward Matt Barnes fouls Rockets shooting guard James Harden as Harden falls backwards.  (Mark Ralston / AFP/Getty Images)

Clippers guard J.J. Redick and Rockets guard Corey Brewer both go after a loose ball.   (Kelvin Kuo / Associated Press)

Rockets power forward Terrence Jones goes up for a shot in front of Clippers forward Glen Davis in the fourth quarter of the Rockets’ 100-98 win.  (Kelvin Kuo / Associated Press)

Clippers forward Spencer Hawes looks for somewhere to pass the ball while being defended by Rockets guard James Harden, right, and Donatas Motiejunas in the first half.  (Kelvin Kuo / Associated Press)

Clippers forward Glen Davis, left, steps between Clippers forward Matt Barnes (22) and Rockets forward Terrence Jones, middle, after Barnes committed a hard foul on Rockets star James Harden.  (Mark Ralston / AFP/Getty Images)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin drives to drive against Rockets forward Terrence Jones in the first quarter. Griffin scored 11 points in his return from an elbow injury.  (Kelvin Kuo / Associated Press)

Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas is hounded by Clippers forwards Blake Griffin (32) and Matt Barnes, right, during the third quarter.  (Kelvin Kuo / Associated Press)