The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 in a thrilling comeback during the play-in tournament, led by Steph Curry and Draymond Green. The victory secures their spot in the next round of the tournament.
Key points
Warriors eliminated Clippers in play-in tournament
Curry scored 35 points in the game
Draymond Green played strong defense against Kawhi Leonard
Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis contributed significantly
In vintage Steph Curry and Draymond Green fashion, the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers with a thrilling comeback win in the play-in tournament, 126-121.
Wednesday's contest featured multiple Golden State staples — an explosive Curry flurry in the third quarter and a vintage Green defensive performance against Kawhi Leonard in the fourth quarter. Yet, it wasn't just Curry and Green; Golden State newcomers Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis each left their fingerprints all over their season-saving victory over the Clippers. Porzingis helped spark the Warriors' offense throughout the game with a pair of rim-rocking dunks and timely shots. While Horford drilled four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.
After the Warriors punched their ticket to the next round of the play-in tournament, spectators on social media exploded with reactions. Here's a look at what different fans, writers and analysts were saying on X on Wednesday night.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) April 16, 2026
MVP chants for Curry, old-school Warriors echoes for the team, and Golden State will live to fight another day. What an effort from this squad, given the injuries they've suffered.
Onto Phoenix where they'll play for the 8th seed in the Western Conference Playoffs.
— Kenzo Fukuda (@kenzofuku) April 16, 2026
I cannot believe what I just witnessed
— 🇿🇦Denver🇵🇸 (@doubledworth) April 16, 2026
Draymond it's games like this we'll remember you by
— Mark Willard (@Mark\_T\_Willard) April 16, 2026
HOW DID THEY FLIP THIS GAME UNBELIEVABLE @warriors
— Joe Shasky (@ButcherBoy415) April 16, 2026
Stephen Curry improves his record in elimination games to 11-5.
He finishes with 35 points tonight, including 27 in the 2nd half. Unreal performance
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) April 16, 2026
Vintage Draymond Green defense down the stretch on Kawhi Leonard. Steph Curry scores 35 in 36 minutes. Al Horford hits four mammoth fourth quarter 3s. Kristaps Porzingis scores 20.
Veteran Warriors save their season in LA and face Suns on Friday for shot at the eighth seed.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 16, 2026
Draymond Green's defense on Kawhi, Horford's heater - and Curry leading the way.
We'll see you Friday night in Phoenix. WOW!
— Bonta Hill (@BontaHill) April 16, 2026
Fun Fact: Steph and Porzingus have never lost a post game together.
— warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) April 16, 2026
Awesome game. Steph was amazing, Draymond played at a DPOY level. Horford erupted in the 4th after a rough 1st half and Podz hung in and made some clutch plays down the stretch. Turns out they really really wanted to win this one. On to Phoenix.
— Chris Montano (@gswchris) April 16, 2026
A podcaster just single-handedly ended the best season of Kawhi’s career.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) April 16, 2026
I’m never ever ever taking Steph Curry for granted.
— De🅿️ressed Warriors Fan 💔 (@GoIdenState) April 16, 2026
Warriors pull off an unbelievable comeback late in LA.
An absolute meltdown late by the Clippers. And a reminder that the Warriors' standard is never going to disappear as long as Curry and Green are on the floor. Steph was Steph. Porzingis and Horford were huge. Phoenix on Fri
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) April 16, 2026
STEPH CURRY VS THE CLIPPERS
— Guru (@DrGuru\_) April 16, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder will now be in the lottery because of this Clippers loss. What have the Warriors just done.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) April 16, 2026
The Greatest Show in Sports Entertainment
— Guru (@DrGuru\_) April 16, 2026
No matter what happens from here, it was special to see the Warriors touch God one more time. Even if it was only for a few minutes at the end of a play-in game, that was very cool.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) April 16, 2026
Dillon Brooks vs. Steph & Draymond sudden death game on deck. Everything is wrestling.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) April 16, 2026
These are the types of games that fans remember. This is why teams and players want to compete. This was meaningful basketball. #DubNation
— Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D. (@DrNiravPandya) April 16, 2026
A Draymond and Steph absolute masterclass to earn the Warriors another game.
The 2 most important people in the Warriors dynasty fighting to the very end.
— Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) April 16, 2026
No other team in my lifetime has delivered as many memorable high profile games and moments as Steph and Draymond’s Warriors. More than a decade into this and they still have nights like this in them.
