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Darius Garland summed up Stephen Curry's brilliance after Warriors-Clippers in the most relatable way possible.
What happened days later was a season-ending 126-121 loss at Intuit Dome to a 37-45 Golden State Warriors team that had lost 15 of its last 20 games. It was a disappointing and premature end to a Clippers season full of twists and turns, trials and triumphs and instances of play that shifted between terrific and terrible.
The Los Angeles Clippers will be well-rested and healthy in the Play-In Tournament matchup against Steph Curry and the Warriors.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State’s electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA’s play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors in a win-or-go-home Play-In clash tonight, with the loser’s season ending and the winner staying alive for a playoff berth. MORE: Erik Spoelstra rips LaMelo Ball for tripping Heat star
Early in the third quarter, Warriors forward Kristaps Porzingis was set to shoot two free throws when officials stopped the game for an injury to referee Ben Taylor. It wasn't immediately clear when Taylor injured himself, though reviewing the footage from the first few minutes of the third quarter show Taylor moving a bit labored.
The Clippers won the regular-season series with the Warriors, 3-1 in four meetings with their Pacific Division rival, including the final game of the season on April 12. Golden State has lost seven of its previous eight games, a lone win coming against the lottery-bound Sacramento Kings.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland put up a valiant effort against the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament.