Photos: Clippers vs. Rockets, Game 3

Rockets forward Trevor Ariza hits Clippers forward Blake Griffin in the face as he tries to steal the ball during a loose-ball scramble in the third quarter of Game 3.

Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) tries to steal the ball from Rockets guard James Harden in the first half of Game 3 on Friday night at Staples Center.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, and guard Chris Paul, center, come off the bench to hug Austin Rivers at the end of the third quarter during Game 3 on Friday night.

Clippers guard J.J. Redick scores on a fast break against Rockets guard James Harden during Game 3.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan blocks a shot by Rockets center Dwight Howard in Game 3.

Clippers forward Matt Barnes leaps over fans courtside while chasing a loose ball during Game 3.

Clippers center Spencer Hawes blocks a shot by Rockets center Clint Capela in Game 3.

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford beats Rockets forward Trevor Ariza for a basket in the first half of Game 3.

Clippers point guard Chris Paul goes up for a layup in the first half of Game 3.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin pulls down a rebound in front of Rockets forward Terrence Jones in the first half of Game 3.

Clippers point guard Chris Paul uses a screen to try to drive past Rockets forward Trevor Ariza as center Dwight Howard (12) watches the pick-and-roll play unfold in the first half of Game 3 on Friday night at Staples Center.

Clippers forward Matt Barnes tries to regain control of the basketball as he drives around Rockets guard James Harden in the first half of Game 3.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin tries to power his way for a shot against Rockets center Dwight Howard in the first half of Game 3 on Friday night at Staples Center.

Rockets guard Jason Terry passes around Clippers center DeAndre Jordan on a drive into the lane in the first half of Game 3.

Rockets guard James Harden is challenged by Clippers center Spencer Hawes in the first half of Game 3.