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NBA: Clippers Clinch Playoff Spot With 124-119 Overtime Victory Over Warriors

James Harden scored 39 points, including 12 in overtime, to propel the Los Angeles Clippers to a thrilling 124-119 victory over the Golden State Warriors sealing the NBA playoff spot. This win not only clinched the fifth seed in the Western Conference for the Clippers (50-32) but also sent the Warriors (48-34) to the Play-In Tournament. Now, the Clippers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs.

NBA Basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: Jimmy Butler III
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors | Photo: Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP

Golden State Warriors' Jimmy Butler III shoots after being fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic in the fourth quarter of an NBA game in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: Brandin Podziemski
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) and Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) compete for a rebound during overtime of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots next to Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: Brandin Podziemski
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) reacts during overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) loses control of the ball during overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: Kawhi Leonard
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball while defended by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during overtime of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: James Harden
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, tries to take the ball away from Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: Norman Powell
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) shoots over Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: Kawhi Leonard
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, moves the ball while defended by Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors: Norman Powell
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors | Photo: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) moves the ball while defended by Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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