Warriors Stun Clippers with Thrilling Comeback Victory

The Golden State Warriors pulled off a stunning comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers, with Stephen Curry scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half. Al Horford hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, helping the Warriors erase a 13-point deficit and secure a 126-121 victory. Curry's seventh 3-pointer broke a tie with 50.4 seconds remaining, capping off a 16-6 run for the Warriors. The win advances Golden State to the next round of the NBA's play-in tournament, where they will face Phoenix on Friday. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, who missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. The Warriors' victory was fueled by a classic second-half performance from Curry, who returned from a 27-game absence just five games ago. The 38-year-old Curry led the charge alongside Kristaps Porzingis, who scored 20 points, and the 39-year-old Horford. The Clippers led 98-85 with 9:53 to play, but the Warriors' furious comeback was capped off by Horford's fourth 3-pointer, which put them up 117-115 with 2:12 left. In other NBA news, 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 weathered the absence of Joel Embiid. The 76ers will begin their first-round series against Boston on Sunday. Desmond Bane and the Magic will host Charlotte on Friday night, with the winner earning the No. 8 seed in the East and a first-round matchup with Detroit. The 2026 NBA playoffs begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, April 19, with four live games on Sky Sports Action from 6pm onwards.