Warriors Stun Clippers with Thrilling Comeback Victory

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. Al Horford also played a crucial role, hitting four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. The win advances the Warriors in the NBA's play-in tournament. They will face the Phoenix Suns on Friday, with the winner moving on to the first round. The Clippers, meanwhile, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, while Bennedict Mathurin led the team with 23 points. Curry's seventh 3-pointer broke a tie with 50.4 seconds to play, securing the win for the Warriors. The team finished on a 16-6 run and held Leonard scoreless in the fourth until the final 16 seconds. The Warriors' victory sets them up for a potential playoff berth, despite a 37-45 regular season record and the loss of Jimmy Butler to injury in January. 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 V.J. Edgecombe added 19 points and 11 rebounds. The 76ers will face the Boston Celtics in the first round, starting on Sunday. The NBA playoffs begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, with four live games scheduled.