Warriors Complete Stunning Comeback to Defeat Clippers

The Golden State Warriors achieved a remarkable comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, winning 126-121 in the NBA play-in tournament. Stephen Curry played a pivotal role, scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half, including a decisive 3-pointer with 50.4 seconds remaining to break a tie. The Warriors erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter, finishing on a 16-6 run. Kawhi Leonard was held scoreless by the Warriors until the final 16 seconds of the game. Curry's performance, alongside Al Horford's four 3-pointers and Kristaps Porzingis' 20 points, propelled the Warriors to the win. The Clippers, led by Bennedict Mathurin with 23 points and Darius Garland with 21 points and eight assists, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. The Warriors will face Phoenix next, with the winner advancing to the first round. In another game, the Philadelphia 76ers secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, beating the Orlando Magic 109-97 despite the absence of Joel Embiid. Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, and V.J. Edgecombe added 19 points and 11 rebounds, as the 76ers moved on to face Boston in the first round. The NBA playoffs will begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, with four live games scheduled.