The Golden State Warriors suffered a resounding 120-99 defeat against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, at TD Garden, in a game marking Kristaps Porziņģis’ return to Boston.
Despite the highly anticipated return of Porziņģis, who started at center and scored 11 points, the Warriors struggled to locate their rhythm against a dominant Celtics performance. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 32 points, while Jayson Tatum added 24.
Golden State had six players reach double figures, but none surpassed the 20-point mark. Pat Spencer and Gary Payton II each contributed 14 points off the bench, while Draymond Green and Gui Santos added 13 points apiece for the starting lineup.
The Warriors had briefly snapped a five-game losing streak with a six-point victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday, but the momentum was quickly halted by the Celtics’ strong showing. This game highlighted the significant challenge of facing a top team like Boston, currently the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Porziņģis was traded to the Atlanta Hawks last July before ultimately landing with the Warriors. Boston showed a video tribute to Porziņģis during the game, acknowledging his time with the team. Boston showed love to Kristaps
The loss underscores the Warriors’ ongoing challenges as they navigate a competitive NBA landscape. The team struggled with shooting throughout the game, facing a tough defensive opponent.
This defeat will undoubtedly fuel the Warriors’ determination to regroup and improve as they continue their season.
Read more about the game at NBC Sports Bay Area.
Learn more about Kristaps Porziņģis on Wikipedia.
