Tag: Play-In Tournament

Curry Drops 35 as Warriors Rally Past Clippers in Play-In

Stephen Curry
April 2026

Stephen Curry scored 35 points with seven threes as Golden State came back to beat the Clippers 126-121 in the play-in tournament. The win kept the Warriors alive and sent them on to face Phoenix for the West’s final playoff spot. Golden State erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit behind Curry’s scoring burst, four late Al Horford threes, and Draymond Green’s defense on Kawhi Leonard. The victory was one of the Warriors’ best nights of a difficult season.

Nuggets Under Pressure as Injuries and Western Conference Slide Threaten Playoff Position

Denver Nuggets
March 2026

The Denver Nuggets are facing mounting pressure after injuries and inconsistent form left them vulnerable in a crowded Western Conference race. Instead of pushing for the top seed, Denver now risks slipping into the Play-In zone despite retaining clear belief in its championship potential. Denver has struggled with rotating lineups, key absences and uneven results, including recent losses to Oklahoma City. Coach David Adelman pointed to the team’s strong 8-2 start when healthy, while the Nuggets continue waiting for Peyton Watson and rely on Nikola Jokic to steady their push.

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