Warriors elder statesmen's playoff experience helps stun Clippers in comeback win 

In the fourth quarter, the Clippers extended their lead to 13 points with Curry on the bench. When Curry returned, he immediately drained another three-ball, then he and Kristaps Porzingis took turns assisting each other for layups. Then, with the game tied and under a minute to go, Curry hit the go-ahead basket while being chased by two Clippers.

Golden State Warriors trusted their experience late

Curry has won 106 postseason games in his career. Green has won 114 and Horford has won 105. That was the trio making big plays late.

Horford struggled early and at one point the Warriors were -21 with "Big Al" on the floor. In the game's final five minutes, Horford made three straight three-pointers, the last one giving the Warriors a 117-115 lead. He finished with 14 points, on four three-pointers and a monster dunk that inspired announcer Kevin Harlan to exclaim, "How can a man that old get up that high?"

Green came through on the defensive end. After Curry's go-ahead shot, he stole the inbounds pass and found Brandin Podziemski for a breakaway layup and a foul. One play later, Green stole the ball from Leonard, who had 19 points in the first three quarters and only two in the fourth.

The Warriors are old, banged-up and well past their primes. Still, their championship experience and heart earned them one more crack at the playoffs Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. The Suns are younger and healthier, but it's never smart to count out Curry and Green in a big game.