Clippers vs. Boston Celtics

Chris Paul knocks the ball away from Celtics center Tyler Zeller during the Clippers’ 102-93 win Monday over Boston at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chris Paul picks up a loose ball in front of Celtics forward Brandon Bass during the Clippers’ 102-93 victory over Boston on Monday at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Newly acquired Clippers guard Austin Rivers stands in front of the bench during a timeout in a game Monday against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford is fouled by Boston center Kelly Olynyk during a game Monday against the Celtics on Monday at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chris Paul tries to swipe the ball away from Celtics guard Evan Turner during the Clippers’ 102-93 win over Boston at Staples Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers Coach Doc Rivers laughs on the bench during a 2015 game against the Celtics at Staples Center. The Clippers beat the Celtics, 102-93.