{"id":46007,"date":"2026-04-18T08:03:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/nba-play-in-tournament-thriller-vintage-curry-defeats-warriors-over-clippers\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T08:03:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:03:14","slug":"nba-play-in-tournament-thriller-vintage-curry-defeats-warriors-over-clippers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/nba-play-in-tournament-thriller-vintage-curry-defeats-warriors-over-clippers\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA play-in tournament thriller: Vintage Curry defeats Warriors over Clippers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/nba-play-in-tournament-thriller-vintage-curry-defeats-warriors-over-clippers\/#%F0%9F%8F%80_5_things_you_need_to_know_about_Thursday\" >\ud83c\udfc0 5 things you need to know about Thursday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/nba-play-in-tournament-thriller-vintage-curry-defeats-warriors-over-clippers\/#%F0%9F%92%8E_Dont_Miss_Hidden_Gem_of_the_NFL_Draft\" >\ud83d\udc8e Don&#8217;t Miss: Hidden Gem of the NFL Draft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/nba-play-in-tournament-thriller-vintage-curry-defeats-warriors-over-clippers\/#%F0%9F%8F%88_12_Big_Bold_Predictions\" >\ud83c\udfc8 12 Big Bold Predictions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/nba-play-in-tournament-thriller-vintage-curry-defeats-warriors-over-clippers\/#%F0%9F%91%8D%F0%9F%91%8E_The_best_and_not_the_best_of_the_rest\" >\ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4e The best (and not the best) of the rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/nba-play-in-tournament-thriller-vintage-curry-defeats-warriors-over-clippers\/#%F0%9F%93%BA_What_Im_Watching_on_Thursday\" >\ud83d\udcfa What I&#8217;m Watching on Thursday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>This is the article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM newsletter, your ultimate guide to sports every day. <\/em><em>Sign up here to receive an email in your inbox every weekday morning<\/em><em>.<\/em> <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%80_5_things_you_need_to_know_about_Thursday\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc0 5 things you need to know about Thursday <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><strong>The Warriors turned back the clock and the 76ers earned a ticket to the 2026 NBA Playoffs.<\/strong><\/strong> <span class=\"link\">Golden State got a vintage version of its senior star<\/span> Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Al Horford and Kristaps Porzisis all had key moments in the Warriors&#8217; 126-121 victory and will play Friday against Phoenix to determine the West&#8217;s No. 8 seed. Meanwhile, the Clippers, led by Kawhi Leonard, enter the offseason after winning 14-2 in the final half. <span class=\"link\">Of course, Curry led the way with 35 points.<\/span>but Horford was 4-for-4 on 3s in the fourth quarter. Prior to this, the 76ers cornered the Magic in the second half. Philadelphia held Orlando to just 42 points in the final two quarters to win 109-97, and the Sixers <span class=\"link\">Playing against the Celtics as the 7th seed<\/span> in the first round. <\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle has signed a massive $150 million contract extension.<\/strong><\/strong>  The trend of young players with little MLB experience getting paid continues. McGonigle entered the 2026 season as one of baseball&#8217;s top prospects; <span class=\"link\">his bank account matches that ranking<\/span>. To his credit, McGonigle lived up to the hype with a .311 batting average, one home run, and eight RBIs in a small sample size. McGonigle&#8217;s contract will be finalized in just one week with Pirates <span class=\"link\">Signed a $140 million contract extension.<\/span> To Connor Griffin.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>A&#8217;ja Wilson made history with a record-setting contract.<\/strong><\/strong>  4-time WNBA MVP <span class=\"link\">Signed the largest contract in league history<\/span> On Wednesday, she signed a three-year contract with the Aces worth $5 million. Just last year, Wilson added to her already impeccable accomplishments by winning the Triple Crown: MVP, WNBA Finals MVP and WNBA Champion. Now she will have the opportunity to add more hardware to Sin City.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Speaking of history, Mike Trout created something at Yankee Stadium.<\/strong><\/strong>  Trout is thriving in the Bronx and made a bit of history on Wednesday with a 383-foot blast. Trout is now <span class=\"link\">Home run in 3 consecutive games at Yankee Stadium<\/span>The Angels will face the Yankees again on Thursday, so Trout could make it four straight wins with just one more big swing.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>LIV Golf will conclude its 2026 season facing an uncertain future.<\/strong><\/strong>  The Saudi Public Investment Fund could end LIV Golf by unwinding its multibillion-dollar investment in the sport, according to reports. Despite such a precarious future, CEO Scott O&#8217;Neill said:<span class=\"link\"> The league announced it would end the 2026 season.<\/span>. Will there be a 2027 season? It&#8217;s very up in the air.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%8E_Dont_Miss_Hidden_Gem_of_the_NFL_Draft\"><\/span>    \ud83d\udc8e Don&#8217;t Miss: Hidden Gem of the NFL Draft <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"MediaShortcode MediaShortcodeImage none large\"><figcaption class=\"MediaShortcode-figcaption\"><span class=\"MediaShortcode-credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                                    Getty Images<br \/>\n                                                            <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The NFL Draft begins its first week tonight and everyone is talking about the top players. Get all the latest information <span class=\"link\">Rumors and information draft<\/span> From CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones. Next, look at Josh Edwards. He continues to search for diamonds in the rough in the mid to late rounds. <span class=\"link\">Hidden gems of the 2026 NFL Draft<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p>There is one player worth noting a little further down the board. <strong>Alabama<\/strong> wide receiver <strong>Jermy Bernard<\/strong>. Not only did Bernard have a productive college career, but he is also active in developing his physicality in his running game. A team that misses out on a receiver early on could do much worse than Bernard as the draft progresses. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Edwards:<\/strong> <em>&#8220;There are a lot of outstanding receivers in this receiver class. Alabama&#8217;s Jermie Bernard is willing to do the dirty work in the run game in addition to his responsibilities through the air. That&#8217;s going to keep him in the league a long time. It&#8217;s pretty much the same thing.&#8221; <strong>robert woods<\/strong> I had it before. \u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Forget hidden gems, Ryan Wilson thinks Bernard might be the one. <span class=\"link\">Safest pick in entire draft class<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p>The draft is right around the corner, and we&#8217;ve got plenty of content to help you get ready. Pete Prisco emphasized <span class=\"link\">20 players he rates higher than scouts<\/span>and that&#8217;s just the tip of the iceberg. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%88_12_Big_Bold_Predictions\"><\/span>    \ud83c\udfc8 12 Big Bold Predictions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"MediaShortcode MediaShortcodeImage none large\"><figcaption class=\"MediaShortcode-figcaption\"><span class=\"MediaShortcode-credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                                    Getty Images<br \/>\n                                                            <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spring practice is over, and college football season has arrived. It&#8217;s time to make some bold predictions about what will happen in a short four-month period. That&#8217;s exactly what Shehan Jeyarajah did in his work <span class=\"link\">Big 12 bold predictions<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p>Finish the season 3-9 <strong>colorado<\/strong> In 2025, <strong>Deion Sanders<\/strong> It will try to bounce back. Sanders has recovered from serious health issues, but we&#8217;ll have to wait and see. <span class=\"link\">Will the victory continue?<\/span>. Jeyarajah isn&#8217;t convinced that will happen, predicting Saunders&#8217; final season in Boulder. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jeyarajah:<\/strong> <em>&#8220;Sanders is responsible for some of Colorado&#8217;s most emotional moments of the 21st century. He also just came off his second-worst season since 2014, a disastrous 3-9 record and 1-8 in conference play. This year, Buffalo will face two Power 4 opponents in non-conference play with many question marks remaining on the road. Coach Prime has managed to put his stamp on college football, but there isn&#8217;t much left to accomplish in college.&#8221; \u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unlike before, he will be there through the 2026 season, even though Sanders&#8217; time in Colorado is coming to an end. <strong>arizona<\/strong> quarterback <strong>Sam Leavitt<\/strong>. next <span class=\"link\">Recruitment of complex transfer portals<\/span>Leavitt found his way <strong>LSU<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking of highly touted quarterbacks in the SEC; <strong>texas<\/strong> star <strong>arch manning<\/strong> He says it&#8217;s &#8220;100%&#8221; <span class=\"link\">I want him to reach his full potential.<\/span> This fall. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%8D%F0%9F%91%8E_The_best_and_not_the_best_of_the_rest\"><\/span>    \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4e The best (and not the best) of the rest <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"MediaShortcode MediaShortcodeImage 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