Curry Leads Warriors in Play-In comeback win over Clippers

Stephen Curry delivered when it mattered most as the Golden State Warriors came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 in the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.

Golden State trailed by 13 points with under 10 minutes remaining, but closed the game on a 16–5 run to keep their season alive.

Curry led the charge, finishing with 35 points and seven three-pointers, including 27 in the second half.

“That’s what you live for right there,” Curry said.

While Curry controlled the offense, Draymond Green anchored the defense, limiting Kawhi Leonard in the closing stages.

Leonard managed just two shots in the fourth quarter before the game slipped away.

“Hall of Fame defender. It was hard to even get shots up,” Leonard said.

Curry’s moment came late when he knocked down a go-ahead three with 50 seconds remaining, falling into the crowd as the shot dropped.

“This is what you work all year for, all summer, offseason,” Curry said. “We’re not guaranteed a (playoff) series yet, but these nights make everything worth it… Considering how our season has gone… for us to play the way we did tonight was special.”

Head coach Steve Kerr also said:

“For one night, we’re us. We’re champions again,” Kerr said. “I don’t care. Just absolutely beautiful to watch.”

After a difficult regular season, the win leaves Golden State one victory away from securing a playoff series.

“I know we’re not satisfied,” Curry added. “We want to go to Phoenix and guarantee a playoff series against OKC. That’s the next goal… The eight guys that got on the floor all had a part in making it happen.”