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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics warms up before Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericksat TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the Golden State Warriors are playing the Pistons in Detroit.
Kristaps Porzingis had five points, three rebounds and two blocks while shooting 1/5 from the field in his first 11 minutes of playing time.
Kristaps Porzingis’ Injury Status In Warriors-Pistons Game
GettyWASHINGTON, 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. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
During the first half, Porzingis went to the locker room with an injury.
ESPN’s Anthony Slater wrote: “Kristaps Porzingis just went to the locker room in Detroit walking slowly and followed by the Warriors medical staff. Had been grabbing at his lower back area on the bench, it appeared.”
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 came into the night with averages of 17.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 blocks per contest while shooting 45.1% from the field and 34.2% from three-point range in 23 games for the Hawks and Warriors.
He was traded to the franchise last month.
NBA Fans React To Porzingis Injury Scare
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)
Here’s what fans were saying:
@PeeDubb2: “You know Detroit are all about physicality , aggression. They were just abusing KP. He was getting hit hard every time they had a chance.”
@Pnuema33: “Wow who could have seen this coming”