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Warriors Win, Stick in Playoff Race

Jackson scores 28 points and Davis 25 to beat Clippers

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 13, 2008 6:58 AM CDT

(Newser) – Baron Davis had 25 points and nine assists, Stephen Jackson added 28 points, and the Golden State Warriors kept their waning playoff hopes realistic with a 122-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers last night. Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins scored 17 points apiece for the Warriors, whose victory moved them into a tie with the Denver Nuggets for the last spot in the West.

The Nuggets have the tiebreaker edge for the final playoff spot after winning their regular-season series against the Warriors with a decisive victory at Golden State two days earlier—so Denver must lose at least once more for the Warriors to have a shot at the postseason. The Warriors play in Phoenix tomorrow night, and Denver hosts the playoff-bound Rockets tonight.

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson, right, passes away from Los Angeles Clippers' Elton Brand (42) last night in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors won 122-116.
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson, right, passes away from Los Angeles Clippers' Elton Brand (42) last night in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors won 122-116.   (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson holds his head during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Oakland, Calif.
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson holds his head during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Oakland, Calif.   (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Golden State Warriors' Baron Davis (5) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thornton in the second half last night in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors won 122-116.
Golden State Warriors' Baron Davis (5) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thornton in the second half last night in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors won 122-116.   (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
From left, Los Angeles Clippers' Elton Brand (42) eyes a loose ball beside Golden State Warriors' Andris Biedrins of Latvia, Baron Davis, and Stephen Jackson last night.
From left, Los Angeles Clippers' Elton Brand (42) eyes a loose ball beside Golden State Warriors' Andris Biedrins of Latvia, Baron Davis, and Stephen Jackson last night.   (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Golden State Warriors' Baron Davis goes up for a basket against Los Angeles Clippers' Cuttino Mobley (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Oakland, Calif.
Golden State Warriors' Baron Davis goes up for a basket against Los Angeles Clippers' Cuttino Mobley (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Oakland, Calif.   (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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