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abr 13 2026INGLEWOOD — The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110 in the NBA, with Bennedict Mathurin leading off the bench in a result that confirms the ninth seed and a direct play-in matchup between both teams.
The close of the regular season in the NBA left a matchup with direct implications for the play-in, and the Los Angeles Clippers responded at home with a hard-fought victory against the Golden State Warriors. The game started with back-and-forth scoring, with no clear dominant team, in a contest marked by notable absences such as Kawhi Leonard for the Clippers and Draymond Green for the Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry—who scored 24 points with 4 three-pointers—held their ground for much of the game. The third quarter reflected that parity, with as many as five ties on the scoreboard and a constant battle for control of the pace. However, the Los Angeles Clippers managed to close that period with a slight advantage (83-81), leaving everything open for the final stretch.
That's where the Los Angeles team made the difference. In the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Clippers elevated their three-point shooting, making five three-pointers to just one for their opponent. Bennedict Mathurin, coming off the bench, delivered a decisive performance with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, leading a second unit that proved crucial in the outcome.
The collective effort was key to the Los Angeles Clippers' victory, with as many as six players in double figures. Bogdan Bogdanovic added 17 points, including five three-pointers—three of them consecutive in the fourth quarter—while John Collins contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds, solidifying the home team's superiority in the decisive moments.
The Los Angeles Clippers' victory in this NBA matchday secures them the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a record of 42-40, which will allow them to host precisely the Golden State Warriors (37-45) in the play-in matchup. Both teams will face off again in a win-or-go-home game.
Additionally, the Clippers close out a season of tremendous merit after starting with a 6-21 record, ultimately managing to extend their historic streak of 15 consecutive seasons with a winning record, the longest active streak in the NBA.
The Golden State Warriors, for their part, could not break their poor form as visitors against the Clippers, accumulating another loss in a venue where they haven't won since November 2021.
The next chapter between both teams will arrive in the NBA play-in, where the Los Angeles Clippers will look to leverage their home-court advantage, while the Golden State Warriors will try to reverse the recent trend and keep their playoff hopes alive.
