At the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors deliver one of the most dramatic wins of the NBA Play-In Tournament, storming back to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 and keep their season alive.
Earlier in the night, the Philadelphia 76ers also punch their playoff ticket with a commanding win over the Orlando Magic.
DDM reports that the Warriors erase a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit in stunning fashion, while Philadelphia handles business in the East behind a superstar display from Tyrese Maxey.
The Play-In Tournament now races toward a blockbuster Friday finish with the final playoff spots on the line.
Golden State looks finished late in the game.
The Clippers lead by 13 points with under 10 minutes remaining.
The home crowd senses victory. Then everything changes.
Curry explodes when it matters most.
After a quiet first half and visible injury concern, he catches fire and finishes with 34 points.
He drills a cold-blooded three-pointer in the final minute that silences the arena and flips the game completely.
Kristaps Porzingis produces his best game since joining Golden State.
He scores 20 points, adds five rebounds and five assists, and gives the Warriors a huge lift on both ends.
His energy changes the rhythm of the contest.
This is the impact Golden State hoped for when they traded for him.
Al Horford catches fire from deep and buries four massive three-pointers late.
Draymond Green dominates defensively, swarming Kawhi Leonard and collecting four steals.
The Warriors show grit. The Clippers show panic.
For Los Angeles, the collapse feels painfully familiar.
They control the game. They hold the lead. Yet they fail to close.
Darius Garland is hunted defensively, gets into foul trouble, and eventually fouls out.
Momentum disappears. Confidence follows.
The Warriors now head to face the Phoenix Suns on Friday, with the winner claiming the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.
One more win stands between Golden State and the playoffs.
Earlier, Philadelphia powers past Orlando 109-97 as Maxey drops 31 points.
The 76ers now move on to face the Boston Celtics in the first round.
The Magic get one last chance.
They meet the Charlotte Hornets on Friday for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Friday night is now set for chaos. Seasons will end. Dreams will rise. And after this Warriors comeback, nobody is safe.
