The Golden State Warriors are now just one win away from advancing to the next round of the postseason while currently leading the always dangerous Los Angeles Clippers 3-1 in the opening round. With the Warriors taking down the Clippers, 113-105, in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon, Golden State shooting guard Klay Thompson — alongside superstar forward Kevin Durant — led the way on the offensive end of the floor.

What led Thompson to such a successful day on the court, you ask? Hitting the beach, of course.

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Thompson, who played a team-leading 40 minutes on Sunday afternoon against the Clippers, finished the outing with a whopping 32 points. Although recording just one rebound and zero assists on the day, the seasoned sharpshooter came through when his team needed him the most in terms of shooting the basketball. Only the aforementioned Durant, who played 38 minutes in Game 4, outscored Thompson as the veteran forward poured in an impressive 33 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

While Thompson and the Warriors now lead the Clippers 3-1, Golden State did encounter one small hiccup along the way as Los Angeles managed to steal a win in Game 2 at Oracle Arena. Not only that, but Golden State notably blew a 31-point lead with the Clippers stringing together quite the memorable comeback in the second half.

Nonetheless, the Warriors once again appear primed to win the team's fourth consecutive Western Conference title with the Houston Rockets more than likely next up. The Rockets currently lead the Utah Jazz 3-0 and will take on Golden State if both teams can close out their respective series.