Porzingis Shines as Warriors Edge Wizards, Hints at More to Come

Despite an off-shooting night, Kristaps Porzingis leads Golden State to victory as they push for the play-in tournament.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:10am by Ben Kaplan

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Kristaps Porzingis scored 28 points, including 5 three-pointers, to power the Golden State Warriors to a 131-126 win over the Washington Wizards. However, Porzingis admitted his shot still isn't feeling right, hinting that even better performances may be on the horizon as the injury-plagued Warriors fight for a playoff spot.

Why it matters

With Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Moses Moody all sidelined, Porzingis has stepped up as a key contributor for the Warriors, who are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings. His ability to lead the team's offense will be crucial as they aim to secure a play-in tournament berth.

The details

Porzingis scored 28 points, including 5 three-pointers, to help the Warriors overcome a 5-point fourth-quarter deficit and defeat the Wizards. He was supported by strong performances from Gui Santos, who scored 13 points in the final frame, and Brandin Podziemski, who nearly recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.

  • The Warriors defeated the Wizards on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Kristaps Porzingis

A 7-foot-3 power forward who joined the Golden State Warriors in a trade from the Atlanta Hawks in February 2026. He has stepped up as a key contributor for the injury-plagued Warriors as they push for a playoff spot.

Gui Santos

A Warriors guard who scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to help lead the team's comeback against the Wizards.

Brandin Podziemski

A Warriors guard who nearly recorded his first career triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in the win over the Wizards.

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What they’re saying

“Honestly, it's not feeling good. You're gonna see once I get it right, right. There's gonna be a difference for sure.”

— Kristaps Porzingis

What’s next

The Warriors will continue their push for a play-in tournament berth as they face a crucial stretch of games in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Despite Porzingis' dominant performance, his admission that his shot still isn't feeling right suggests the Warriors may have even more firepower to unleash as he continues to find his rhythm. This could spell trouble for opponents as Golden State fights to secure a postseason spot.