Harden's Heroics Propel Clippers to No. 5 Seed, Warriors to Play-In
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James Harden's clutch performance, scoring 39 points including 12 in overtime, led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 124-119 victory over the Golden State Warriors, securing the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The win relegates the Warriors to the play-in tournament, where they will face the Memphis Grizzlies. Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac also played significant roles in the Clippers' victory, which marks their eighth consecutive win.
Key Points
James Harden scored 39 points, with 12 in overtime, leading the Clippers to victory.
The Clippers secured the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, setting up a playoff matchup with the Denver Nuggets.
The Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry's 36 points, fell to the No. 7 seed and will enter the play-in tournament.
The Warriors will face the Memphis Grizzlies in their play-in game, with the winner advancing to play the Houston Rockets.
Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac contributed significantly to the Clippers' win with 33 and 22 points respectively.
