Warriors, Clippers Face Off in NBA Play-In Tournament

Streaming-only matchup will determine 8th seed in Western Conference playoffs

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:09pm

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An abstract, cubist-style painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the colors of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers, capturing the energy and intensity of their NBA Play-In Tournament matchup.The high-stakes clash between the Warriors and Clippers will determine which team earns the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.Los Angeles Today

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers will meet in an NBA Play-In Tournament game on Wednesday, April 15 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The winner will advance to face the loser of the Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns game, with the winner of that game earning the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference NBA playoffs. The loser of the Clippers vs. the Warriors game will be eliminated.

Why it matters

The NBA Play-In Tournament was introduced in 2020 to provide more meaningful late-season games and drama. This matchup between the Warriors and Clippers, two high-profile franchises, will be a closely watched contest with significant playoff implications.

The details

The Clippers are the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference, while the Warriors are the No. 10 seed. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST (10 p.m. EDT) and will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, the streaming home of the NBA Play-In Tournament.

  • The Clippers vs Warriors NBA Play-In Tournament game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Golden State Warriors

A professional basketball team based in San Francisco, California and a member of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Los Angeles Clippers

A professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California and a member of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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What they’re saying

“The NBA Play-In Tournament has added a new layer of excitement and drama to the end of the regular season. This matchup between the Warriors and Clippers is sure to be a must-watch event for basketball fans.”

— Jeremy Cluff, Sports Reporter

What’s next

The winner of the Clippers vs Warriors game will advance to face the loser of the Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns game, with the winner of that game earning the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference NBA playoffs.

The takeaway

The NBA Play-In Tournament has become an anticipated part of the postseason, providing high-stakes games between teams fighting for the final playoff spots. This matchup between the Warriors and Clippers, two perennial contenders, will be a thrilling conclusion to the regular season and a preview of the intense competition to come in the Western Conference playoffs.