NBA Playoffs, Early Round Classics Season 2014 Episode 13 Golden State Warriors at L.A. Clippers, Game 7
- TV-G
- May 3, 2014
- 97 min
The NBA Playoffs, Early Round Classics season 2014 episode 13, titled "Golden State Warriors at L.A. Clippers, Game 7," is a must-watch for any basketball fan. This episode showcases the seventh and final game of the first-round series between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Going into the game, tensions were high as the series was tied at three games apiece, with both teams eager to advance to the next round. The Clippers had home-court advantage, but the Warriors had been demonstrating their strength and were coming off a dominant performance in Game 6.
The game tipped off with both teams playing at an intense and fast-paced level, with neither able to establish a significant lead. The first quarter was a back-and-forth battle with several lead changes, but the Clippers were able to edge out the Warriors by a narrow margin, leading 27-26 going into the second quarter.
The second quarter saw the Warriors try to keep pace with the Clippers, but they struggled to find their rhythm, shooting only 38% from the field. The Clippers took advantage of this and went on an 11-2 run to end the half, leading 53-43 at halftime.
As the third quarter began, the Warriors knew they needed to step up their game if they wanted to keep their playoff hopes alive. Stephen Curry, who had been relatively quiet in the first half, came out firing on all cylinders and led the Warriors' charge, scoring 14 of his team's 26 points in the quarter. The Warriors cut the Clippers' lead to only four points, trailing 76-72 going into the fourth quarter.
The fourth quarter was a nail-biter, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for the win. The Warriors made a run to take the lead with about six minutes left in the game, but the Clippers quickly responded and regained control of the game. With less than two minutes remaining, the Warriors found themselves down by six points and facing elimination.
But the Warriors were not ready to give up just yet. Klay Thompson hit a clutch three-pointer to cut the Clippers' lead to three points, and then, with just 11 seconds left on the clock, Andre Iguodala hit another three-pointer to tie the game at 103-103 and send the game into overtime.
The overtime period was dominated by the Warriors, who outscored the Clippers 13-6 to secure the win and advance to the next round of the playoffs. Stephen Curry finished the game with a game-high 33 points, while Klay Thompson added 15 points and Andre Iguodala scored 15 points off the bench.
Overall, the Golden State Warriors' Game 7 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs was an unforgettable game that had everything you could want in a basketball game. It was a true test of wills between two highly competitive teams, with the Warriors coming out on top in the end.