The Golden State Warriors pulled off an incredible comeback, overcoming a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121. Stephen Curry led the charge, scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half, including a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 50.4 seconds remaining. Al Horford also played a crucial role, hitting four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help the Warriors advance in the NBA's play-in tournament. The Clippers, who were led by Kawhi Leonard's 21 points and Bennedict Mathurin's 23 points, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022.
The Warriors will now face the Phoenix Suns on Friday, with the winner moving on to face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.