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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 7: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball while being defended by Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on March 7, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
On Saturday evening, the Golden State Warriors played the Oklahoma City Thunder (in Oklahoma).
The Warriors lost by a score of 104-97.
Kristaps Porzingis returned to action after a long absence, and he finished with nine points, five rebounds, five assists and one block while shooting 3/10 from the field and 0/3 from three-point range in 23 minutes of playing time.
Golden State Warriors Announce New Plan For Kristaps Porzingis
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 7: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball while being defended by Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on March 7, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
Following the game, head coach Steve Kerr revealed that Porzingis will likely miss their next game (but play in the following one).
ESPN’s Anthony Slater wrote: “Warriors’ current plan is to rest Kristaps Porzingis on Monday night in Utah and play him on Tuesday at home against the Bulls. He stretched to 23 minutes tonight and told Kerr postgame he felt fine.”
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 7: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors attemps a shot in front of Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center on March 7, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
Porzingis came into the night with averages of 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 36.3% from three-point range in 18 games for the Warriors and Hawks.
He has also spent time playing for the Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks over 11 seasons.
If Porzingis (and Steph Curry) can return to full health, the Warriors would have a very intriguing lineup in the postseason.
Underdog NBA wrote (on February 4): “Warriors potential starting lineup: Stephen Curry Brandin Podziemski Moses Moody Draymond Green Kristaps Porzingis”