Clippers Outlast Warriors in OT Thriller to Lock In Playoff Spot
Let me tell you about the absolute showdown that went down between the Clippers and the Warriors to close out the NBA regular season. This wasn’t just another game—it had playoff energy written all over it. A high-stakes matchup with everything on the line, especially for Golden State. A win would’ve secured them the sixth seed and a direct playoff berth. But the Clippers had different plans—and they delivered.
The LA Clippers pulled off a gritty 124-119 overtime victory against the Warriors, pushing themselves into the fifth seed in the Western Conference. That win means they’re headed straight into a heavyweight first-round matchup with the defending champs, the Denver Nuggets. And let me say, they earned it.
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James Harden was on another level—he dropped 39 points, with 12 of those in OT alone . That man wasn’t going to let the Clippers slip. Kawhi Leonard, as calm and surgical as ever, added 33 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. And Ivica Zubac? He was a rebounding machine—22 points and 17 boards . The Clippers owned the glass, out-rebounding the Warriors by 17. That extra hustle, those second-chance points—they made all the difference.
On the Warriors' side, there was heart, no doubt. Jimmy Butler was brilliant—30 points, nine dimes, and a ton of hustle. Steph Curry, dealing with a thumb injury, had a slow start but exploded in the fourth quarter. He scored 18 in the fourth alone and ended the night with 36. He was putting on a show when it mattered most, but it wasn’t quite enough. The Warriors just couldn’t close.
And here’s the wild part—Golden State only managed 25 total rebounds as a team. One player from the Clippers had 17. That stat right there? It tells a lot about why the Warriors are now headed for the play-in tournament instead of the playoffs. They’ll host the Grizzlies, and that’s now do-or-die territory.
For the Clippers, this win is more than just a playoff ticket. It’s momentum. It’s proof they can grind out tough wins when it counts. And with Harden, Kawhi, and Zubac clicking like this? They’re going to be a tough out.
The West is stacked, and now with matchups like Nuggets vs. Clippers and Lakers vs. Timberwolves locked in, we’re in for a wild playoff ride. It’s win-or-go-home time, and if this Clippers-Warriors game was a preview, we’re in for some serious basketball drama.
Buckle up—this postseason’s going to be electric.
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