The Golden State Warriors pulled off an incredible comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-121, in the NBA play-in tournament on Wednesday night. Stephen Curry led the charge, scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 50.4 seconds left. The Warriors erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter, finishing on a 16-6 run, and held Kawhi Leonard scoreless until the final 16 seconds.
Curry, along with Al Horford and Draymond Green, propelled the Warriors to a thrilling victory. The team will now face the Phoenix Suns on Friday, with the winner advancing to the first round of the playoffs.
The Clippers, led by Bennedict Mathurin's 23 points, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. In another game, 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 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, with four live games scheduled.