Horford erupted in the fourth quarter, scoring 12 of his 14 points in the final six minutes, including a go-ahead 3-pointer as the shot clock dwindled. He finished 4-for-4 from beyond the arc during that stretch, turning the game in the Warriors’ favor.
The comeback was capped by Curry’s contested 3-pointer with under a minute remaining, while Green added two pivotal defensive stops on Kawhi Leonard to help seal the 126-121 victory for Golden State.
Porzingis, who finished with 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and two blocks, lauded Horford’s late-game performance. The Latvian veteran’s clutch shooting helped keep Golden State afloat when it mattered most, a development he attributed to Horford’s rhythm and confidence.
In postgame remarks, Horford credited a combination of faith and his teammates’ encouragement, saying that Curry and Green kept him in the moment and assured him he could impact the game from long range despite an uneven start to the night.
The win sends Golden State to a Friday matchup against the Phoenix Suns. A victory there would set up a first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the defending champions, per the current playoff path.
