Photos: Clippers vs. Rockets, Game 6

Clippers point guard Chris Paul tries to gather himself late in the fourth quarter of Game 6 on Thursday night at Staples Center.

Rockets forward Josh Smith grabs a rebound away from Clippers forward Blake Griffin during Game 6 of this year’s Western Conference semifinals.

Clippers guard J.J. Redick fouls Rockets center Dwight Howard on a breakaway layup in the fourth quarter of Game 6 on Thursday night at Staples Center.

Clippers point guard Chris Paul tries to control a loose ball as Rockets forward Terrence Jones goes for the steal in Game 6.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan reacts after dunking against the Rockets in the first half of Game 6.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin is fouled by Rockets center Dwight Howard on a short-range shot in Game 6.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan fouls Rockets forward Josh Smith as he blocks a shot in Game 6.

Clippers forward Glen Davis is fouled by Rockets guard Pablo Prigioni on a drive to the basket in the first half of Game 6.

Clippers point guard Chris Paul tries to stop Rockets forward Terrence Jones from scoring during Game 6.

Rockets forward Corey Brewer grabs an offensive rebound over Clippers guard Austin Rivers during Game 6.

Rockets center Dwight Howard gets the upper hand, per se, against Clippers center DeAndre Jordan as they battle for rebounding position in the first half of Game 6 on Thursday night.

Clippers point guard Chris Paul pressures Rockets guard Jason Terry in the first half of Game 6.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin steals the ball from Rockets guard James Harden during the first half of Game 6.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan fouls Rockets forward Josh Smith while tring to block a shot in the first half of Game 6.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin tries to score inside against Rockets center Dwight Howard and forward Terrence Jones (6) in the first half of Game 6.

Clippers point guard Chris Paul, left, and forward Blake Griffin talk strategy during a break in play in the first half of Game 6.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin drives down the lane against Rockets forward Josh Smith in the first half of Game 6 on Thursday night at Staples Center.