Today’s tipoff
Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center, 9:30 p.m.
TV: WGN
Radio: WMVP 1000-AM
Update: With a new lineup featuring Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups and Caron Butler, the Clippers looked good winning at Golden State, then not so good losing at San Antonio by 25 points on Wednesday. Blake Griffin is averaging 25 points, with Paul at 9 assists and C DeAndre Jordan at 5.5 blocks. The Bulls swept the Clippers last season and have won four of the last six on the road in this series.
Next: Sunday vs. Memphis Grizzlies at the United Center, 7 p.m.
— Mike McGraw