Warriors Stage Thrilling Comeback as Curry Leads Charge Against Clippers

Stephen Curry's incredible second-half performance, where he scored 27 of his 35 points, propelled the Golden State Warriors to a stunning 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA play-in tournament. Al Horford's four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter were instrumental in the Warriors' electrifying comeback, erasing a 13-point deficit. The Warriors will now face Phoenix, with the winner advancing to meet the defending champion Oklahoma City in the first round. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, who missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022, while Bennedict Mathurin led Los Angeles with 23 points and Darius Garland had 21 points and eight assists despite struggling with foul trouble. The 38-year-old Curry, who recently returned from a 27-game absence due to a knee injury, led the charge alongside Kristaps Porzingis, who scored 20 points, and the 39-year-old Horford. The Warriors' victory sets up an exciting matchup against Phoenix, with the winner moving on to the first round of the playoffs.