The Golden State Warriors overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, advancing in the NBA's play-in tournament. Stephen Curry led the charge, scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half. Al Horford also played a crucial role, hitting four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. The Warriors will now face Phoenix on Friday, with the winner advancing to the first round of the playoffs.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, while Bennedict Mathurin led Los Angeles with 23 points. The Clippers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022, ending their streak of 15 consecutive winning seasons. In another game, Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, despite the absence of Joel Embiid.
The 76ers will begin their first-round series against the Boston Celtics on Sunday.