Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET
Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA (Clippers home game)
TV/Radio: NBCSBA (Warriors), KTLA / FanDuel Sports Network SoCal (Clippers); NBA League Pass and local radio available.
This Western Conference regular-season finale is a critical play-in positioning battle. The Golden State Warriors sit 10th in the West and need a strong close to secure home-court in the play-in tournament, while the Los Angeles Clippers are 9th and looking to lock in a favorable matchup. Both teams enter with recent inconsistencies, but the Clippers hold home advantage at the Intuit Dome and a slight edge in health and momentum.
Team Records & Standings Context
Golden State Warriors: 37-44 overall (10th in the Western Conference, 15-25 on the road). They average competitive scoring but have struggled with consistency and injuries all season.
Los Angeles Clippers: 41-40 overall (9th in the Western Conference, 22-18 at home). They boast a solid home record and have been more reliable defensively in recent weeks.
The Clippers enter as modest favorites at home with playoff implications on the line for both sides.
Recent Team Forms (Last 5–10 Games)
Warriors: 4-6 in their last 10 games. They are coming off a 124-118 road loss to Sacramento on April 10 and have shown flashes of competitiveness but continue to falter on the road.
Clippers: 6-4 in their last 10 games (including a recent 116-97 loss at Portland on April 10). They have been stronger at home and more efficient overall during this stretch.
Los Angeles has the slight edge in recent form and home success heading into the finale.
Injury Report
Golden State Warriors (multiple concerns in the backcourt):
GTD: Stephen Curry (right ankle – tweaked in recent game but expected to play), Seth Curry (groin).
Out: Moses Moody (left knee – torn patellar tendon, out for season); other depth pieces limited or sidelined earlier in the week.
The Warriors are thin but should have Curry available for this meaningful contest.
Los Angeles Clippers (relatively healthy core):
Out: Bradley Beal (left hip – out for season), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot – out for season).
GTD: Isaiah Jackson (right ankle).
Kawhi Leonard and the primary rotation (including Darius Garland) have no major designations and are expected to play.
The Clippers hold a clear health advantage in key rotation spots.
Key Player Matchups
Stephen Curry (GSW, if active) vs. Clippers backcourt (Garland / others): Curry’s shooting and playmaking remain elite even in limited recent action; Los Angeles’ perimeter defense will need to contain his range and off-ball movement.
Kawhi Leonard (LAC) vs. Warriors wings: Leonard’s two-way impact and scoring have dominated recent head-to-heads. Golden State’s depleted wings will struggle to match his physicality and length.
Frontcourt / Rebounding: The Clippers’ size and defensive schemes should control the glass, especially if Jackson is limited. Golden State lacks interior depth without key bigs.
Overall, Los Angeles holds edges in health, home execution, and defensive versatility across most positions.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
The Clippers lead the season series 2-1:
Mar. 2, 2026: LAC 114-101 (at GSW)
Jan. 5, 2026: LAC 103-102 (at LAC)
Oct. 28, 2025: GSW 98-79 (at GSW)
Los Angeles has won the last two meetings convincingly, exploiting Golden State’s defensive lapses and turnovers.
Betting Trends
Clippers are strong ATS at home as favorites and in the 6-4 stretch.
Warriors are 4-6 ATS in last 10 and poor as road underdogs.
Over/Under: Recent Clippers home games and season series matchups have trended Under when defenses clamp down.
Game Odds
Golden State Warriors 224.5
Los Angeles Clippers – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 11, 2026
