Clippers 115, Warriors 110: Mathurin Leads LA Win

The LA Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110 on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Intuit Dome, with Bennedict Mathurin leading the way in a complete all-around performance. Mathurin finished with 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists as the Clippers closed the regular season at 42-40.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

Golden State opened with a slight edge and took the first quarter 26-25. The Warriors were efficient enough early to stay in front, while the Clippers kept the game within one possession and matched the pace despite trailing after the opening 12 minutes.

Second Quarter

LA responded in the second, outscoring Golden State 27-22 to take a 52-48 lead into halftime. The Clippers found better balance offensively in the period, moving the ball well and generating enough half-court production to change the flow of the game.

Third Quarter

The Warriors answered in the third with a 33-31 quarter, trimming the deficit and making it an 83-81 Clippers lead entering the fourth. Stephen Curry helped keep Golden State within reach, and the visitors continued to pressure LA despite struggling from three-point range overall.

Fourth Quarter

The Clippers finished the job with a 32-29 fourth quarter. Golden State stayed close throughout the final minutes, but LA executed more cleanly down the stretch, making timely shots and converting at the free-throw line to hold off the Warriors’ late push.

Key Performers

Bennedict Mathurin, Clippers: Mathurin delivered one of the most complete stat lines of the night with 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. He also led LA in all three major categories, giving the Clippers a steady presence from start to finish.

Stephen Curry, Warriors: Curry led all scorers with 24 points and added six rebounds. He remained Golden State’s top offensive option and helped keep the game competitive into the final possessions.

Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors: Porzingis led Golden State with eight rebounds, helping the Warriors finish with a 47-44 edge on the glass.

Team numbers: The Clippers shot 47.2% from the field and 35.9% from three, while the Warriors shot 41.9% overall and 28.2% from deep. LA’s shot-making efficiency proved decisive in a five-point game.

NerdSports Stat: The Warriors attempted 13 more free throws and won the rebounding battle by three, but still lost because the Clippers made six more field goals and three more three-pointers while shooting 5.3 percentage points better overall.

Game Analysis

This game turned on efficiency and balance. Golden State generated extra opportunities at the line and on the boards, but its 11-for-39 shooting from three-point range limited its margin for error. The Clippers, by contrast, were more reliable across the full game, finishing 42-for-89 from the floor and getting organized production throughout the lineup.

Mathurin’s all-around impact stood out because he was not just a scorer. His rebounding and playmaking helped LA maintain offensive structure, and the Clippers’ 27 assists reflected how often they created quality looks instead of relying on difficult late-clock attempts.

The fourth quarter also highlighted LA’s control in key moments. Even as Curry kept Golden State close, the Clippers answered with enough shot-making and late-game composure to stay in front. In a game where every period was competitive, that closing execution made the difference.

Closing Context

The win moves the Clippers to 42-40, a meaningful finish as they look at their Western Conference positioning and postseason path. Golden State ends the game at 37-45 after another road loss, and the Warriors’ inconsistency away from home remained a factor. For LA, this was a useful closing result built on efficiency, ball movement, and a strong all-around night from Mathurin.

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