The Golden State Warriors pulled off a stunning 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, fueled by Stephen Curry's 35 points, including 27 in the second half. Al Horford's clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter helped the Warriors erase a 13-point deficit and secure their spot in the next round of the NBA play-in tournament. Curry's seventh three-pointer broke a tie with 50.4 seconds left, capping off an incredible comeback for the 10th-seeded Warriors. The team will now face Phoenix on Friday, with the winner advancing to the first round of the playoffs.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, but was held scoreless in the fourth quarter until the final 16 seconds. The Warriors' victory was a testament to their postseason experience, with Curry, Draymond Green, and the team rallying from a 37-45 regular season record and the loss of Jimmy Butler to injury. The Clippers, meanwhile, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022, despite Bennedict Mathurin's 23 points and Darius Garland's 21 points and eight assists. 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, led by Tyrese Maxey's 31 points and V.J. Edgecombe's 19 points and 11 rebounds.
The 76ers will face Boston in the first round, while the Magic will host Charlotte on Friday, with the winner earning the No. 8 seed and a matchup with Detroit.