Warriors Stun Clippers with Thrilling Comeback Victory

In a stunning turn of events, the Golden State Warriors overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121, advancing in the NBA's play-in tournament. Stephen Curry led the charge, scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half, including a crucial 3-pointer with 50.4 seconds remaining to break a tie. Al Horford also played a key role, hitting four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help seal the win. The Warriors will now face the Phoenix Suns on Friday, with the winner moving on to play the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. Meanwhile, the Clippers' loss marked their first missed playoff opportunity since 2022, despite Kawhi Leonard's 21 points and Bennedict Mathurin's 23 points. The Warriors' victory was all the more impressive given Curry's recent return from a 27-game absence due to a knee injury. 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, while Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points to lead the team to victory.