On to Phoenix ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/48erlhnDMX
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 16, 2026
The Golden State Warriors completed a stunning 126โ121 comeback victory over the LA Clippers in Wednesdayโs high-stakes play-in tournament. Trailing by 13 in the fourth quarter, the Warriors ignited a 16โ6 closing run and held Kawhi Leonard scoreless until the final 16 seconds of the game.
Steph Curry was sensational, scoring 35 points on 7-of-12 shooting from deep, becoming the oldest point guard in NBA history to record a 35-point game. While Curry provided the spark, Draymond Green anchored the defense with 3 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 stealsโtwo of which came in the final frame. Green spearheaded a physical team effort that neutralized Leonard for nearly the entire quarter. Al Horford added 14 points, including three consecutive clutch triples down the stretch. This win keeps Golden Stateโs season alive; they now travel to Phoenix for a do-or-die matchup against the Suns for the 8th seed and face the defending champion Oklahoma City in the first round.
Game highlights;
STEPH CURRY GIVES THE WARRIORS THE LEAD!
GSW 120
LAC 11750.4 TO PLAY IN A MUST-WIN GAME ๐ฟ pic.twitter.com/HgYTHtLlOp
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2026
NOT ON DRAYMOND'S WATCH ๐ซ
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 16, 2026
AL HORFORD FOR THE LEAD ๐ฅ
HIS 4th THREE OF THE QUARTER!
WARRIORS UP 2 WITH UNDER 2 TO PLAY ๐ฟ pic.twitter.com/TarSbwl58N
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2026

