Clippers vs. Kings

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin throws down a dunk with less than two minutes remaining in a 103-102 victory over the Kings on Saturday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas tries scores on a layup around Clippers center Ryan Hollins in the fourth quarter.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin tries to pull a rebound away from Kings center DeMarcus Cousins in the fourth quarter of their game last week.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers fans react after point guard Chris Paul scored on a layup in the final minutes of the game against the Kings.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin powers his way to the basket against Kings power forward Patrick Patterson in the fourth quarter.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings center DeMarcus Cousins goes strong to the basket against Clippers center DeAndre Jordan in the fourth quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Jared Dudley reacts after making a three-point shot over Kings power forward Patrick Patterson in the fourth quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin is fouled by Kings center DeMarcus Cousins in the fourth quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul and Kings forward Patrick Patterson get tangled while battling for the ball in the fourth quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Coach Doc Rivers directs the Clippers during the second quarter of their game against the Kings.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan attempts to block a shot by Kings guard Ben McLemore in the second quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul tries to steal the ball from Kings guard Greivis Vasquez in the first quarter.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers center Ryan Hollins challenges a shot by Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas in the second quarter.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers point guard Darren Collison puts up a shot over Kings guard Jimmer Fredette in the second quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin is fouled by Kings forward Luc Mbah a Moute in the first quarter.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas makes a pass under pressure by Clippers center Byron Mullens and point guard Darren Collison in the first quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)