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Stephen A. Smith was shocked by the Warriors' Play-In victory over the LA Clippers, highlighting Steph Curry's performance and the team's comeback. The win was significant as it revived a struggling season for Golden State.
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Stephen A. Smith was left stunned by the Golden State Warriorsâ Play-In win over the LA Clippers, praising Steph Curry and the veteran core after a dramatic comeback.
What made the result stand out was not just that Golden State survived, but the way the game turned late after the Clippers looked in control.
That is why Smithâs reaction landed so strongly, because this was a night where the Warriorsâ proven core dragged a fading season back to life under maximum pressure.
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Posting after the game via his X handle, Smith summed up his reaction to Golden Stateâs closing surge.
âOMG! What a game. What a performance from Stephen Curry in the second Half. Same to Al Horford, with those big-time threes,â he wrote.
Smith added: âAnd then Draymond Green with the damn defense on Kawhi Leonard, held to 2 pts in the 4th QT, with two key steals. Canât say enough about these Warriors, man. Just canât say enough!â
The post captured the scale of the turnaround, especially with Curry and the Warriors flipping the game after a difficult first half.
It also reflected how much of the win came from familiar playoff traits, shot-making, late defense, and veteran composure.
Golden State beat the Clippers 126-121 after trailing by 13 in the fourth quarter, with Curry scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half and hitting the tie-breaking three with 50.4 seconds left.
Stephen A. Smith expressed shock and praised the Warriors' veteran core and Steph Curry for their dramatic comeback against the Clippers.
The Warriors staged a late-game comeback after being behind, showcasing their resilience and experience under pressure.
The win revitalizes the Warriors' season, giving them a chance to continue competing despite earlier struggles.

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Al Horford was a major part of that late push, knocking down four three-pointers in the fourth quarter as the Warriors closed on a 16-6 run to keep their season alive.
Draymond Greenâs defense also changed the game late, with reporting noting that Kawhi Leonard was held scoreless in the fourth until the final 16 seconds after Los Angeles had led 98-85 with 9:53 remaining.
The win sent 10th-seeded Golden State on to a road game against Phoenix for the Westâs No. 8 playoff spot, while the 9th-seeded Clippers saw their season end immediately.
That is what made Smithâs reaction so emphatic. This was not just a win, it was a playoff-style escape built on Curryâs shot-making, Horfordâs timely spacing, and Greenâs late defensive control.
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