Warriors Stun Clippers with Electrifying Comeback
The Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry's 35 points, staged an incredible comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 in the NBA play-in tournament. Curry's 27 points in the second half, along with Al Horford's four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, propelled the Warriors to a thrilling victory. The Warriors overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter, finishing on a 16-6 run to secure the win. Kawhi Leonard was held scoreless in the fourth quarter until the final 16 seconds, and the Clippers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. The Warriors will face the Phoenix Suns on Friday, with the winner advancing to the first round of the playoffs. In other 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. Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points to lead the 76ers, who will face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday.