PLAYA VISTA >> The last time the Rockets and Clippers met, Chris Paul was sidelined, James Harden had a triple-double and the night ended with the entire Rivers family — those who work for the Clippers at least — ejected and watching a 24-point loss from the visitors’ locker room.
“Half the team was thrown out the last time,” Doc Rivers said prior to Tuesday’s practice. “Coach I heard was thrown out, I’m not sure.”
The Clippers will have Paul and, yes, both the Riverses when the Rockets come to Staples Center on Wednesday. Whether the result will be any different, remains to be seen.