Photos: Clippers vs. Trail Blazers, Game 1

Clippers center Cole Aldrich looks to pass to a teammate before Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard can steal the ball during the fourth quarter of Game 1.

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford makes despite the defensive effort of Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe during Game 1.

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin battles for rebounding position with Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee in the first half of a playoff game last season.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is fouled by Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee while attempting a shot during Game 1 on Sunday.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin dunks over Blazers center Mason Plumlee, who is called for a foul on the play in Game 1 on Sunday night at Staples Center.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan blocks a layup by Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs on Sunday.

Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and center DeAndre Jordan, right, try to steal the ball from fallen Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of Game 1.

Clippers guard Chris Paul is pressured by Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard on a drive during the first half of Game 1 on Sunday.

Clippers forward Wesley Johnson blocks a shot by Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of Game 1.