Dramatic Overtime Victory Secures Clippers' Playoff Position Against Nuggets
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Los Angeles Clippers clinched the fifth seed in the NBA Western Conference playoffs after defeating the Golden State Warriors in overtime on the final day of the regular season. This win set up a first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, the loss relegated the Warriors to the play-in tournament, facing the Memphis Grizzlies for a chance at the seventh seed.
Key Points
The Clippers won 124-119 in overtime against the Warriors, securing the fifth seed.
The victory set up a playoff series against the Denver Nuggets starting April 19.
The Warriors, dropping to seventh place, will face the Grizzlies in the play-in tournament.
The Western Conference playoff seedings were finalized on the last day of the regular season, with three teams securing their spots that day.
The Minnesota Timberwolves clinched the sixth seed, avoiding the play-in and setting up a series against the Lakers.
