Clippers fend off Stephen Curry-led Warriors comeback in thrilling victory
LA TimesClippers guard James Harden shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson during the first half of the Clippers’ 102-99 win at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. The top two sharpshooters in NBA history squared off Monday night — Clippers three-point king James Harden and Golden State long-distance wonder Stephen Curry — bringing a high level of excitement to the Intuit Dome. Draymond Green got the rebound and the ball eventually got to Payton, who missed another three-point try with 2.2 seconds left to secure the Clippers’ second victory over Golden State this season. “It was on a back-to-back and to come in with this kind of effort tonight, just pleased with that.” Players and fans stand for the national anthem before Monday’s game between the Clippers and Golden State Warriors at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.