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Tempers flared late in the Los Angeles Clippers' 113-102 win over the Houston Rockets, and that animosity carried over to the postgame locker rooms.  

The Rockets' Chris Paul, Trevor Ariza, James Harden and Gerald Green went through a back door to the Clippers' locker room in an attempt to confront Austin Rivers and Blake Griffin, two people with knowledge of the incident who asked for anonymity because the details were not publicly disclosed told USA TODAY Sports. The Rockets' Clint Capela also attempted to access the Clippers' locker room, but through the front door.

Staples Center security prevented the Rockets players from entering the Clippers' locker room, and there was no physical altercation.

An LAPD spokesperson told USA TODAY Sports late Monday night that no information about the incident was immediately available.

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Paul was making his first appearance against his former team in L.A. since a blockbuster trade over the summer sent the nine-time All-Star point guard to the Rockets in exchange for seven players, a draft pick and cash considerations. 

Paul's former teammate, Griffin, was ejected late in Monday night's game after receiving a double technical.

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