Warriors Stun Clippers with Thrilling Comeback Victory

The Golden State Warriors pulled off a stunning 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, including a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 50.4 seconds remaining. Al Horford also played a crucial role, hitting four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. The Warriors' victory advances them to the next round of the NBA play-in tournament, where they will face the Phoenix Suns on Friday. The winner of that game will move on to face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, who missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Bennedict Mathurin led Los Angeles with 23 points, while Darius Garland added 21 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, 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, as the Sixers prepare to face the Boston Celtics in the first round on Sunday. The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, with four live games scheduled.