Clippers beat Warriors 115-110 to clinch No. 9 seed and play-in rematch

Bennedict Mathurin's big game off the bench leads Clippers to victory over Warriors

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:10am

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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110 on Sunday to clinch the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference and set up a rematch between the two teams in the NBA play-in tournament. Bennedict Mathurin led the Clippers with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists off the bench, while Stephen Curry scored 24 points for the Warriors.

Why it matters

The Clippers and Warriors have developed a fierce rivalry in recent years, with the Clippers holding a dominant home record against Golden State. This win secures the Clippers' spot in the play-in tournament, where they will have a chance to earn a playoff berth by beating the Warriors again.

The details

The Clippers rallied from a slow 6-21 start to the season to finish with a 42-40 record, extending their franchise-record streak of 15 straight seasons above .500. Mathurin led a strong bench effort for the Clippers, who outscored the Warriors' reserves 71-56. Bogdan Bogdanovic also had 17 points with five 3-pointers. The Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard due to rest, while the Warriors were missing Draymond Green.

  • The Clippers and Warriors will face off in the NBA play-in tournament on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Bennedict Mathurin

A 23-year-old forward who came off the bench to lead the Clippers with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.

Stephen Curry

The veteran Warriors guard scored 24 points, going 4-of-9 from 3-point range, to lead Golden State in the loss.

Kawhi Leonard

The Clippers star sat out this game to rest ankle and wrist injuries.

Draymond Green

The Warriors forward missed the game due to a bad back.

Bogdan Bogdanovic

The Clippers guard scored 17 points, tying his season high with five 3-pointers.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready for another tough battle against the Warriors. They are a talented team and it will take our best effort to beat them again.”

— Bennedict Mathurin, Clippers Forward

What’s next

The Clippers and Warriors will face off in the NBA play-in tournament on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, with the winner earning the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

The takeaway

This victory extends the Clippers' impressive streak of finishing above .500 for 15 straight seasons, the longest active run in the NBA. It also sets up an intriguing rematch between the Clippers and Warriors in the play-in tournament, where the two teams have developed a fierce rivalry in recent years.