Clippers force Game 7 with 102-96 win over Spurs

Blake Griffin had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Chris Paul had 19 points and 15 assists as the Clippers held on for a 102-96 victory over the Spurs on Thursday night, forcing a Game 7 in their first-round series.

Marco Belinelli hit two 3-pointers in the final 80 seconds, including one with 14 seconds remaining, to cut the Clippers' lead to 98-96. But Jamal Crawford and Griffin each hit two free throws to preserve the win.

Belinelli led San Antonio with 23 points, including going 7-for-11 from 3-point range.