LOS ANGELES -- Stephen Curry put the Golden State Warriors ahead with a deep 3 in the final minute and Draymond Green slammed the door on the defensive end, delivering a vintage combo performance from the leftover figures of a fading dynasty and keeping their teetering season alive for at least two more days.
The Warriors, down by as many as 13 points with under 10 minutes left, roared back the moment Curry reentered the game. He scored 11 of his game-high 35 points in the final 9:27, stunning the LA Clippers 126-121 on Wednesday to advance in the NBA's play-in tournament.
The Warriors will travel to face the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in another elimination game. The winner gets the 8-seed in the Western Conference and a first-round date with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.