Warriors Stage Comeback to Advance in Play-In Tournament

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 in an NBA play-in tournament game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The Warriors overcame a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to secure the victory, advancing to the next stage of the tournament against the Phoenix Suns.

Game Result and Context

The game, played on Wednesday night, was an elimination contest in the NBA's play-in tournament. The Warriors entered the game as the 10th seed in the Western Conference, having finished the regular season with a record eight games below .500. The victory advances them to face the Phoenix Suns.

Key Performances

• Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 35 points, including seven 3-pointers. He scored 27 of his points in the second half.
• Kristaps Porziņģis contributed 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists for Golden State.
• Al Horford, playing his third game after missing one month with a strained right calf, made four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.
• Draymond Green defended the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard in the fourth quarter. Leonard did not score in the period until the game's outcome was largely decided.

"For one night, we're us. We're champions again," said Warriors coach Steve Kerr following the game.

Warriors guard Stephen Curry added, "That's what you live for right there."

Team Background

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have played together for the Golden State Warriors for 14 seasons, a period during which the team won four NBA championships.