Curry seals the game! 7 three-pointers and 35 points propel Warriors to eliminate Clippers and face Suns for playoff spot

On April 16, Beijing time, in the NBA play-in tournament, the Clippers hosted the Warriors. After a fierce contest, the Warriors defeated the Clippers 126-121. They will now compete against the Suns for the final playoff berth, with the winner advancing to face the Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. The Clippers' loss marks their elimination from contention. In this game, Curry made 7 three-pointers and scored 35 points.

Game Process

The Clippers were the team that found their rhythm earlier. Leonard paired with Garland, attacking inside and shooting outside, leading the Clippers to a 12-2 run, forcing the Warriors to call a timeout. After the timeout, the Warriors quickly responded. Podziemski, Porzingis, and Green each scored through shots, and the Warriors also unleashed a 12-2 run to tie the game. Subsequently, the Clippers promptly regained their form, firing from beyond the arc with consecutive three-pointers to establish a 7-point lead. Towards the end of the quarter, the Warriors attempted to close the gap, but the Clippers hit another three-pointer. The first quarter ended with the Clippers leading 31-22. Entering the second quarter, the Clippers started cold, missing multiple shots. The Warriors, even without Curry on the court, attacked inside and outside to unleash a 13-0 run, reversing the situation and overtaking the lead. The Clippers quickly rediscovered their shooting touch and launched a scoring surge to build a double-digit lead.紧接着, Curry scored 5 points via a three-pointer and free throws to lead the Warriors in chasing points, but the Clippers successfully stabilized the situation. The halftime score was Clippers 61, Warriors 53.

After switching sides, the Warriors started the third quarter by率先 launching a small scoring surge, narrowing the deficit to 3 points.随后, Leonard teamed up with Jones, scoring连连 through inside attacks and outside shots, helping the Clippers expand their lead to double digits.紧接着, spurred by Curry, the Warriors initiated a new wave of counterattack, but the Clippers played steadily,连续 scoring to maintain control of the game. Towards the end of the quarter, Santos hit a three-pointer, Collins answered with one three-pointer, and Santos随即 scored on a putback. The third quarter ended with the Clippers leading by 6 points. In the fourth quarter, the Warriors opened with连续 three-pointers, forcing the Clippers to call a timeout. After the timeout, Garland扛起 the Clippers' offensive burden,连续 scoring to help the Clippers lead by 9 points.随后,霍福德连续 hit three-pointers, leading the Warriors to a scoring surge, tying the game at 117-117. In the final moments, Curry made a three-pointer, and Podziemski scored on a反击 layup plus a free throw, securing the victory for the Warriors.

Starting Lineups

Warriors: Curry, Green, Porzingis, Podziemski, Santos

Clippers: Leonard, Dunn, Garland, Lopez, Jones