Porzingis and Santos Come up Big for Warriors in 131-126 Win over Wizards
Kristaps Porzingis scored 28 points and Gui Santos hit clutch free throws to help the Warriors win their third straight game without Stephen Curry.
- On Friday, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards 131-126 in San Francisco, with Kristaps Porzingis scoring 28 points and Gui Santos adding 27 points to lead the victory.
- Playing their 24th consecutive game without star Stephen Curry, the Warriors built an early 38-25 lead and maintained control through most of the contest until Washington mounted a late fourth-quarter surge.
- Brandin Podziemski added 22 points and 10 rebounds for Golden State, while Rookie Will Riley led the Wizards with 22 points, five rebounds and five assists in a balanced Washington effort.
- After Washington cut the deficit to 129-126 on Riley's third 3-pointer with 13.6 seconds left, Santos made two foul shots to secure the win; Podziemski then stole the inbounds pass to clinch it.
- The Warriors won their third straight game for the first time in nearly two months, improving to 36-38 as they pursue Western Conference play-in positioning. Sunday brings matchups: Warriors at Denver and Wizards at Portland.
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NBA: Warriors defeat Wizards, improve play-in positioning
Kristaps Porzingis scored 28 points and Brandin Podziemski recorded a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double to lead the Golden State Warriors to their third straight win, a 131-126 defeat of the Washington Wizards on Friday in San Francisco.
Warriors defeat Wizards, improve play-in positioning
Kristaps Porzingis scored 28 points and Brandin Podziemski recorded a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double to lead the Golden State Warriors to their third straight win, a 131-126 defeat of the Washington Wizards on Friday in San Francisco.
Porzingis and Santos come up big for Warriors in 131-126 win over Wizards
Kristaps Porzingis had 28 points and eight assists, Gui Santos made a pair of free throws with 11.4 seconds remaining, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Washington Wizards 131-126.
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