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Stephen Curry ignites the Golden State Warriors with a stunning second-half performance, leading them to a 126-121 comeback victory over the LA Clippers in the NBA play-in tournament. This game reveals how a late-game surge can shift the momentum of a season.
Curry, who scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, nails a pivotal seventh 3-pointer with just 50.4 seconds left, breaking a tie and sealing the win for the Warriors. Golden State overcomes a daunting 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter, finishing the game on a 16-6 run. Al Horford adds four crucial 3-pointers, and the Warriors hold Kawhi Leonard scoreless until the final moments.
Despite a challenging regular season marked by a 37-45 record and the loss of Jimmy Butler III, the Warriors are now one game away from the playoffs. They face the Phoenix Suns next, with the winner advancing to meet the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
For the Clippers, this marks a disappointing end to their season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Bennedict Mathurin leads Los Angeles with 23 points, while Leonard contributes 21. The Clippers' late-season struggles prevent them from achieving a postseason berth despite a 42-40 finish.
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