Warriors Fall Short Against Clippers in Thrilling Clash
INGLEWOOD — The highly anticipated showdown between NBA elite sharpshooters, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers, did not materialize as expected. In front of a near-capacity crowd at the Intuit Dome, Curry’s impressive performance was overshadowed by the Clippers’ resilience, culminating in a narrow 102-99 victory.
Curry, battling bursitis in his left knee, delivered 26 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, showcasing his skills from beyond the arc with six 3-pointers. However, it was Clippers guard Norman Powell, ranked fifth in the league for 3-point field goals this season, who proved to be the decisive factor in the final moments, sinking three critical treys in the last six minutes to secure the win.
Harden, now the NBA’s second all-time leader in 3-pointers, acknowledged Curry’s unmatched prowess from deep, stating, “No, I probably won’t catch Steph,” despite contributing admirably to the team’s success with 12 points and a robust 16 assists.
The Clippers, improving their record to 8-7, initially built a solid lead at halftime (56-45). However, the Warriors, led by Curry’s sharpshooting, fought back to tie the game at 72 by the third quarter’s conclusion. The final period erupted into a 3-point shootout, with both teams exchanging shots. Andrew Wiggins, who scored 22 points, narrowed the deficit to 102-99 with under two minutes remaining, but the Warriors couldn’t convert their final attempts, cementing their second loss to the Clippers this season.
As the Warriors (10-3) seek to regroup, they will look to Steve Kerr’s leadership to bounce back from this tightly contested battle.
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