The Golden State Warriors pulled off an incredible 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 seventh 3-pointer that broke a tie with 50.4 seconds remaining. Al Horford also played a crucial role, hitting four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help the Warriors secure the win. The Clippers, who were led by Bennedict Mathurin's 23 points, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022.
The Warriors will now face the Phoenix Suns on Friday, with the winner advancing to the first round of the playoffs. In other NBA news, the Philadelphia 76ers secured the No.
7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 109-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, despite the absence of Joel Embiid. The 76ers will begin their first-round series against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The 2026 NBA playoffs will kick off on Sky Sports this Sunday, with four live games scheduled, including the Eastern Conference matchup between the 7th seed and the Boston Celtics.