Warriors Stun Clippers with Thrilling Comeback Victory

Stephen Curry's 35-point performance, including 27 in the second half, propelled the Golden State Warriors to a stunning 126-121 comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Al Horford's four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter played a crucial role in the Warriors' electrifying rally, which saw them erase a 13-point deficit. The Clippers, led by Kawhi Leonard's 21 points and Bennedict Mathurin's 23 points, were unable to hold off the Warriors' late surge. Curry's seventh 3-pointer broke a tie with 50.4 seconds remaining, securing the win for the 10th-seeded Warriors. The victory advances the Warriors to a game against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, with the winner moving on to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. The Clippers, meanwhile, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. In other NBA news, Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 109-97 win over the Orlando Magic. The 76ers will face the Boston Celtics in the first round, while the Magic will host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, with the winner earning the No. 8 seed in the East.