The Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards 131-126 on March 27, 2026, at Chase Center. Kristaps Porzingis scored 28 points and added eight assists while Gui Santos hit two free throws with 11.4 seconds left to seal the victory. The Wizards, led by rookie Will Riley's 22 points, five rebounds and five assists, fell to 17-56. Warriors improved to 36-38 with the win.

Quarter-by-quarter scoring showed Warriors jumping to a 38-25 first-quarter lead before Wizards responded with strong second and third quarters to take a brief 111-106 advantage with six and a half minutes remaining. Santos finished with 27 points on 8-of-12 shooting and 3-of-5 from three. Wizards shot 56 percent from the field in the game while Warriors went 46 percent but converted 16 three-pointers to the visitors' five.

Porzingis stretched the floor enough to create driving lanes and kick-out opportunities that Santos exploited in the fourth quarter. The Wizards' late defensive breakdowns allowed Warriors to score 39 points in the final period despite trailing by five midway through it. Riley's efficient scoring inside and on the perimeter highlighted Washington's young core but could not overcome the absence of consistent perimeter resistance against Golden State's spacing.

This result fits Warriors' pattern of relying on veteran additions like Porzingis to push for play-in positioning late in a season marked by inconsistency. Wizards continued their extended losing streak, positioning the franchise for another high draft selection amid a clear rebuild phase focused on accumulating young talent.

Warriors face a tight schedule window through early April to lock in postseason positioning while Wizards will prioritize development minutes for rookies like Riley over the final weeks. A win here keeps Golden State's faint play-in hopes alive heading into matchups against stronger Western Conference opponents.

Santos' career night underscored how role players can swing tight games when starters like Porzingis provide the necessary gravity on both ends.