Warriors Stage Thrilling Comeback to Defeat Clippers

The Golden State Warriors pulled off an impressive comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, with Stephen Curry scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half. Al Horford hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, propelling the Warriors to a 126-121 win. Curry's seventh 3-pointer broke a tie with 50.4 seconds remaining, securing the win for the 10th-seeded Warriors, who overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The Warriors will now face Phoenix on Friday, with the winner advancing to the first round. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, who missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. The Clippers led 98-85 with 9:53 to play but were unable to hold off the Warriors' furious comeback, led by Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, and Horford. The Warriors' win marked a significant turnaround, given their 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, despite the absence of Joel Embiid. The 76ers will face the Boston Celtics in the first round, starting on Sunday. The NBA playoffs will begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, April 19, with four live games scheduled.