Here’s the latest on Warriors vs. Clippers based on recent coverage.
- The most recent notable matchup: Clippers edged Warriors 114-101 on March 2, 2026, in San Francisco, with multiple lead changes and a late push by LA. This game was part of the regular-season schedule and impacted both teams’ positioning in the West standings.[1]
- Prior head-to-head: Warriors vs. Clippers produced a close 103-102 Clippers win on January 5, 2026, in Los Angeles, highlighted by Kawhi Leonard’s 24-point, 12-rebound performance and Kobe Sanders’ breakout 20-point effort for LAC. That game featured notable moments like Curry fouling out and Kerr’s ejection, underscoring the rivalry’s intensity this season.[4]
- Injury context and playoff implications: Ahead of several games this season, both teams battled injuries impacting lineups and rotations, with Curry missing multiple games for Golden State and the Warriors also juggling Porzingis’ illness, while the Clippers shuffled roles around without some key contributors in certain stretches. This volatility has made matchups important for determining play-in positioning and tiebreakers in a crowded Western Conference.[2]
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- Recent scoring runs: One game saw a late run where the Clippers drew within a single possession before Golden State sealed it, illustrating the tightness of their meetings this season.[1][4]
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References:
- Clippers 114-101 Warriors, Mar 2, 2026 — ESPN game summary[1]
- Clippers 103-102 Warriors, Jan 5, 2026 — ESPN game summary[4]
- Clippers and Warriors playoff contention analysis, Mar 1, 2026 — CBS Sports feature[2]