Warriors rally past Clippers in NBA play-in thriller

Curry's 35 points, Horford's clutch 3-pointers lead Golden State to victory

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:25pm

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Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, and Al Horford hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 126-121 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA play-in tournament on Wednesday night.

Why it matters

The win advances the Warriors to the next round of the play-in tournament, keeping their postseason hopes alive. The Clippers, meanwhile, face an early exit after a hard-fought battle against the experienced Warriors squad.

The details

Curry took over in the second half, scoring 27 of his game-high 35 points to rally the Warriors from a double-digit deficit. Veteran big man Al Horford also came up huge for Golden State, draining four clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to fuel the comeback.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Stephen Curry

The star point guard for the Golden State Warriors, known for his prolific 3-point shooting and leadership.

Al Horford

The veteran power forward for the Golden State Warriors, providing interior defense and timely outside shooting.

Los Angeles Clippers

The NBA team based in Inglewood, California that lost to the Warriors in the play-in tournament game.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up, even when we were down big. Steph and Al really stepped up when we needed them most.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

What’s next

The Warriors will advance to the next round of the NBA play-in tournament, facing the winner of the other play-in game.

The takeaway

The Warriors' veteran leadership and clutch shot-making proved to be the difference, as they rallied from a large deficit to keep their postseason hopes alive. The loss is a tough blow for the Clippers, who were unable to close out the game despite a strong effort.