Heated game between Clippers and Rockets continues into the locker room
Blake Griffin ejected after heated exchange during Chris Paul's return to the Staples Center

As reported by ESPN, Chris Paul got in the face of Blake Griffin, his former co-star in L.A., after Griffin and Houston coach Mike D'Antoni had a heated exchange that led to double technical fouls in the fourth quarter. Griffin, who had 29 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, was ejected with 1:03 remaining after drawing another technical foul for a confrontation with Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, who was also ejected.
"Chris was great for us, but Chris decided to leave us," Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. "He's no longer a Clipper. We don't talk about it.”
But the problems continued after the game.
Houston Rockets’ players James Harden, Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green pushed into Clippers locker room post-game looking to confront Austin Rivers, league sources tell ESPN. Security escorted Rockets out before anything turned physical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) 16 gennaio 2018
Rockets players were clamoring for Blake Griffin too, league sources said. Chris Paul also entered with other Rockers players through a backstory that connects team dressing rooms. https://t.co/BRgyHe1WgL
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) 16 gennaio 2018