Warriors Complete Stunning Comeback Against Clippers

Stephen Curry's 35 points, including 27 in the second half, propelled the Golden State Warriors to a thrilling 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA play-in tournament. The Warriors erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter, with Al Horford hitting four 3-pointers to aid the comeback. Curry's seventh 3-pointer broke a tie with 50.4 seconds remaining, securing the win for the 10th-seeded Warriors. Kawhi Leonard was held scoreless in the fourth quarter until the final 16 seconds, and the Clippers ultimately fell short despite leading 98-85 with 9:53 to play. The Warriors will face Phoenix on Friday, with the winner advancing to the first round. The Clippers, meanwhile, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. In other action, the Philadelphia 76ers secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 109-97 win over the Orlando Magic, despite the absence of Joel Embiid. The 76ers will face the Boston Celtics in the first round, while the Magic will host Charlotte on Friday with the winner earning the No. 8 seed.