Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics goes up for a layup during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers attempts a layup during a game against the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Paul Pierce # 34 of the Boston Celtics charges into Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics dribbles up court during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Caron Butler #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers ties up Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics talks to an official during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks during a game against the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
The Clipper Spirit perform during a break in the action of a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Caron Butler #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket against Paul Pierce # 34 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers is fouled during a game against the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Mo Williams #25 of the Los Angeles Clippers is fouled by Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Mo Williams #25 of Los Angeles Clippers gets his shot rejected by Greg Stiemsma #54 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Coach Doc Rivers of the Boston Celtics gives direction during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Kenyon Martin #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots while being defended by Greg Stiemsma #54 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers pushes away the hand of Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket against Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket against Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)
Clippers v Celtics
Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks during a game against the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)