Warriors Stun Clippers with Thrilling Comeback Victory

Stephen Curry's dazzling performance, which included 27 points in the second half, propelled the Golden State Warriors to a stunning 126-121 comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Al Horford's clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter helped the Warriors overcome a 13-point deficit, advancing them to the next round of the NBA's play-in tournament. Curry's seventh three-pointer broke a tie with just 50.4 seconds remaining, securing the win for the 10th-seeded Warriors. The team will now face Phoenix on Friday, with the winner earning a spot in the first round against the defending champion Oklahoma City. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, who missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. The Warriors' victory was fueled by Curry's classic second-half barrage, which included 16 points in a six-minute span during the third quarter. The 38-year-old Curry, who returned from a 27-game absence due to a knee injury just five games ago, led the furious comeback alongside Kristaps Porzingis, who scored 20 points, and the 39-year-old Horford. The Clippers led 98-85 with 9:53 to play but were unable to hold off the Warriors' late surge. Meanwhile, 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. Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, and V.J. Edgecombe added 19 points and 11 rebounds, as the Sixers moved on to a first-round series against Boston. Desmond Bane and the Magic will host Charlotte on Friday night, with the winner earning the No. 8 seed in the East and a first-round matchup with Detroit. The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, April 19, with four live games on Sky Sports Action from 6pm onwards.