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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during play against the LA Clippers in the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Intuit Dome on April 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors played the LA Clippers (in Los Angeles) for the play-in tournament.
The Warriors won by a score of 126-121.
Steph Curry went off for 35 points, one rebound, four assists and one steal while shooting 12/23 from the field and 7/12 from three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.
Steph Curry Made NBA History
GettyStephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a three-point shot against the LA Clippers to go up 120-117 in the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Intuit Dome on April 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
In addition to his big night, Curry also made NBA history.
Real App wrote: “Steph Curry becomes the oldest point guard in NBA history to record a 35-point game.”
GettyStephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors moves back on defense during the first half of their game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on January 28, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Curry finished the 2025-26 regular season with averages of 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 46.8% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range in 43 games.
The 38-year-old (who is in his 17th season) is still among the best 15 players in the league.
After their win, the Warriors are now headed to Phoenix for a showdown with the Suns on Friday night.
ESPN’s Anthony Slater wrote: “Vintage Draymond Green defense down the stretch on Kawhi Leonard. Steph Curry scores 35 in 36 minutes. Al Horford hits four mammoth fourth quarter 3s. Kristaps Porzingis scores 20.
Veteran Warriors save their season in LA and face Suns on Friday for shot at the eighth seed.”
Vintage Draymond Green defense down the stretch on Kawhi Leonard. Steph Curry scores 35 in 36 minutes. Al Horford hits four mammoth fourth quarter 3s. Kristaps Porzingis scores 20.
Veteran Warriors save their season in LA and face Suns on Friday for shot at the eighth seed.
Warriors This Season
GettyDraymond Green #23 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors react before a season opening game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
The Warriors had come into the night as the 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 37-45 record.
They are now 16-26 in 42 games played away from the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Last season, the Warriors lost in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
ESPN Insights wrote: “The Warriors turned it up in the 4th quarter🔥
Golden State erased a 13-point deficit after scoring 43 points in the fourth quarter, their most in the fourth since March 31, 2023.”
The Warriors turned it up in the 4th quarter🔥
Golden State erased a 13-point deficit after scoring 43 points in the fourth quarter, their most in the fourth since March 31, 2023.
Looking At The Suns
GettyDevin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after being defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 24, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 125-123.
The Suns went 45-37 during the regular season.
They lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in their first play-in tournament game.
At home, the Suns are 25-17 in 42 games in Arizona.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar