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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors played the Washington Wizards (in Washington, D.C.).
The Warriors won by a score of 125-117.
Kristaps Porzingis finished with 30 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks while shooting 8/13 from the field and 1/5 from three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time.
Kristaps Porzingis Made Golden State Warriors History
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 16: Kristaps Porzingis #7 and De’anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
In addition to his big night, Porzingis also made Golden State history.
Real App wrote: “Kristaps Porzingis has the 2nd most points by a Warriors center in their first 5 games.
Only Wilt Chamberlain had more.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors slam dunks over Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Chase Center on March 13, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Porzingis has now appeared in five games for the Warriors.
He is averaging 17.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.0 blocks per contest while shooting 45.9% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range in that span.
ESPN’s Anthony Slater wrote: “Kristaps Porzingis delivers his best night since joining the Warriors: 30 points in 25 minutes. Five rebounds, four assists, two steals, three blocks. Major factor in a road win over the Wizards. Snaps a five-game losing streak. Warriors at Celtics on Wednesday.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Chase Center on March 10, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Porzingis And The Warriors
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)
The Warriors are now 33-35 in 68 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.
They have won three out of their last ten games (and are 14-20 on the road).
Following the Wizards, the Warriors will play their next game on Wednesday night when they visit the Boston Celtics.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 06: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics wears a shirt honoring former NBA player Bill Walton prior to Game One of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 06, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Porzingis began his season with the Atlanta Hawks.
On the year, his total averages of 16.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest while shooting 45.0% from the field and 35.2% from three-point range in 522 games.
He has also spent time playing for the Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks over 11 years in the NBA.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 04: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics reacts after being elbowed by Cody Martin #17 of the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden on April 04, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
The Warriors are 8.0 games back of the sixth seed (and 1.0 games back of eighth).