On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors played the LA Clippers (in Los Angeles) for the play-in tournament. The Warriors won by a score of 126-121.
Steph Curry went off for 35 points, one rebound, four assists and one steal while shooting 12/23 from the field and 7/12 from three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.
A Historic Night for Curry
In addition to his big night, Curry also made NBA history. Real App wrote: “Steph Curry becomes the oldest point guard in NBA history to record a 35-point game.”
At 38 years old, Curry continues to defy Father Time. He finished the 2025-26 regular season with averages of 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 46.8% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range in 43 games.
The 38-year-old, who is in his 17th season, is still among the best 15 players in the league.
The Fourth Quarter Comeback
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The Warriors entered the night as the 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 37-45 record. They looked to be on the brink of elimination, trailing by 13 points at one point.
Then the fourth quarter happened.
Golden State erased the deficit by scoring 43 points in the final period, their most in the fourth since March 31, 2023. The veteran core took over when it mattered most.
ESPN Insights wrote: “The Warriors turned it up in the 4th quarter🔥 Golden State erased a 13-point deficit after scoring 43 points in the fourth quarter, their most in the fourth since March 31, 2023.”
The Veterans Delivered
ESPN’s Anthony Slater captured the essence of the victory: “Vintage Draymond Green defense down the stretch on Kawhi Leonard. Steph Curry scores 35 in 36 minutes. Al Horford hits four mammoth fourth quarter 3s. Kristaps Porzingis scores 20.
“Veteran Warriors save their season in LA and face Suns on Friday for shot at the eighth seed.”
Green, who has been the defensive anchor of the dynasty, clamped down on Leonard in the final minutes. Horford, at 39, provided the spacing and clutch shooting that Golden State desperately needed. Porzingis added 20 points, giving the Warriors a third scoring option.
And Curry, as always, was Curry.
What’s Next: A Date with the Suns
After their win, the Warriors are now headed to Phoenix for a showdown with the Suns on Friday night. The winner of that game will claim the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and a first-round matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Suns went 45-37 during the regular season. They lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in their first play-in tournament game and will be desperate to keep their own season alive.
At home, the Suns are 25-17 in 42 games in Arizona. The Warriors, meanwhile, are 16-26 in 42 games played away from Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Verdict: One More Game
The Warriors saved their season in Los Angeles. They were written off by most analysts. They were down double digits. They were playing on the road against a talented Clippers team.
But they have Stephen Curry. And as long as they have him, they have a chance.
Now, they have one more elimination game in Phoenix. Win, and they face the Thunder. Lose, and the season is over.
The veterans delivered on Wednesday. They will need to do it again on Friday.
Curry became the oldest point guard to score 35 in a playoff game. At 38, he is still writing history.
The Warriors are not done yet. And as long as No. 30 is on the floor, they never will be.
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