Warriors Complete Stunning Comeback to Defeat Clippers

The Golden State Warriors pulled off an incredible comeback victory, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 in the NBA play-in tournament. Stephen Curry led the charge, scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half. Al Horford also played a crucial role, hitting four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help the Warriors erase a 13-point deficit. The win advances the Warriors to the next round, where they will face the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, who missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. The Warriors' victory was fueled by a 16-6 run in the final minutes, with Curry's seventh 3-pointer breaking a tie with 50.4 seconds to play. In other NBA news, the Philadelphia 76ers secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 109-97 win over the Orlando Magic. Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, and the Sixers will face the Boston Celtics in the first round on Sunday. The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, with four live games scheduled.