Warriors can’t pull off upset, fall to Clippers 109-100

Golden State Warriors forward Omari Spellman, center, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Maurice Harkless, left, and forward Kawhi Leonard defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — As Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson watched from the bench on the road for the first time this season, they had a courtside look at the sudden role-reversal the Warriors and Clippers have experienced.

Last postseason, the Clippers impressed the league with a gritty performance against the All-Star studded Warriors. They relied on players mastering their roles, steady bench contributions and winning plays on the margins…