Sports16 April, 20261 min read
Stephen Curry Leads Warriors' Comeback Win Over Clippers In NBA Play-In
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Stephen Curry scored 35 points, including 27 in the second half. Al Horford hit four three-pointers in the fourth quarter.
Curry's Comeback
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half. The Warriors rallied from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Clippers 126-121. Curry returned just five games ago from a 27-game absence due to a knee injury.
Al Horford hit four crucial three-pointers down the stretch. The Warriors erased a late 98-85 deficit. Curry's seventh three-pointer broke a tie with 50.4 seconds to play.
Clippers' Collapse
The Clippers led 98-85 with under 10 minutes to play. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points but was held scoreless in the fourth. Bennedict Mathurin led Los Angeles with 23 points.
The loss ended the Clippers' 15-year playoff streak. The Clippers had rallied from a chaotic 6-21 start to finish 42-40. They dropped to the ninth place after two late-season losses to Portland.
Porzingis and Santos Step Up
Kristaps Porzingis finished with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists. Gui Santos finished with 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. Draymond Green anchored the defense down the stretch.
The Warriors shot 49 percent from the field. They knocked down 18 threes overall. The comeback was fueled by a 7-for-12 effort from three-point range in the fourth.
Curry's Legacy
Kerr praised his team's resilience. Curry's ability to create space continues to define Golden State's offense. Horford brought championship-caliber poise to the floor.
The game carried extra weight given the history between the teams. The Clippers and Warriors have met in the playoffs multiple times. Golden State often emerged victorious in high-stakes series.
