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Golden State defeated Los Angeles 126–121 on April 15 at Intuit Dome, with Stephen Curry's 35 points and a dominant fourth-quarter surge carrying the Warriors past the Clippers. Curry anchored Golden State's efficient offensive performance—the Warriors shot 56.6 percent from the field and made 19 three-pointers—while Gabe Santos added 20 points. The Clippers, led by Bennedict Mathurin's 23 points and Kawhi Leonard's 21, kept pace through three quarters but faltered down the stretch as Golden State outscored them 43–32 in the fourth. Los Angeles' 52.3 percent shooting and 14 threes weren't enough to overcome the Warriors' superior spacing and execution; Golden State's 123.2 offensive rating proved decisive against a Clippers defense that allowed 119.2 points per 100 possessions. The final tally fell short of the Vegas over–under of 220.5, with both teams combining for 247 points. Golden State's late-game composure signals playoff readiness as the postseason approaches.