this was rockets star chris paul's first game against the former team. there were a lot of emotions out there on the court. paul and his former running buddy blake griffin. they landed exchanges during the game. to report they never really liked each other. he got into it with the rockets coach and trevor ariza. he actually ripped griffin on this play. and both players get ejected. afterwards, griffin was asked what he and ariza were saying. >> he asked if i was still coming to had his birthday party. i said i would try. we'll see. we have a different relationship. >> griffin had jokes after the win. the rockets were not laughing. according to espn, paul and harden who did not play, all