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 in the NBA's play-in tournament. Curry's seventh 3-pointer broke a tie with 50.4 seconds to play, and the Warriors finished on a 16-6 run to advance to the next round. 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 Phoenix on Friday, with the winner moving on to face Oklahoma City in the first round. 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.