Warriors Stun Clippers with Thrilling Comeback Victory

Stephen Curry's incredible 35-point performance, including 27 in the second half, propelled the Golden State Warriors to a stunning 126-121 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, advancing them in the NBA play-in tournament. Al Horford's clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter helped the Warriors overcome a 13-point deficit, with Curry's seventh three-pointer breaking a tie with just 50.4 seconds remaining. The Warriors will now face Phoenix on Friday, with the winner moving on to the first round. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, while Bennedict Mathurin led Los Angeles with 23 points. The Clippers' loss marked their first missed playoffs since 2022, ending their streak of 15 consecutive winning seasons. 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, despite the absence of Joel Embiid. The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, featuring four live games, including the East No. 7 seed at Boston Celtics and the West No. 8 seed at Oklahoma City Thunder.