The NBA's play-in tournament delivers a high-stakes rematch on Wednesday night as the Golden State Warriors head to Hollywood to face the Los Angeles Clippers. Just days after their regular-season finale, these two Western Conference foes meet again in a true win-or-go-home battle.
With the No. 9 seeded Clippers hosting the No. 10 seeded Warriors, the prize is a shot at the final playoff spot. The victor will advance to face the Phoenix Suns for the right to enter the first round as the No. 8 seed and a daunting matchup with the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Warriors, finishing the season 37-45, limp into the contest on a three-game skid, including a 115-110 loss to these same Clippers. Los Angeles, at 42-40, carries the momentum of a one-game winning streak from that same victory. The injury report is relatively clean for this crucial game, with only Yanic Konan Niederhauser listed out for the Clippers due to a right Lisfranc ligament tear.
For fans looking to catch every clutch shot and defensive stop, the action tips off Wednesday evening. Tune in to see if Stephen Curry's magic or Kawhi Leonard's calm prevails in this single-elimination drama.
