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Kristaps Porzingis Makes Limited Warriors Debut as Celtics Top Golden State; Jaylen Brown Posts Triple-Double

Golden State is easing the new big man back from an Achilles layoff during a stretch without Stephen Curry.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 25: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center on January 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 111-85. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Al Horford #20 of the Golden State Warriors gathers a rebound in the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Chase Center on January 11, 2026 in San Francisco, California. 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
2/20/26

Overview

  • Boston beat Golden State 121-110, building a 34-point lead before a late Warriors run, with Jaylen Brown finishing at 23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists.
  • Cleared just hours before tip-off, Kristaps Porzingis logged 17 minutes in his Warriors debut and tallied 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting with two made threes and a block.
  • Steve Kerr said Porzingis "looked good" and highlighted the difficulty of debuting after one practice, signaling a gradual integration and minutes ramp-up.
  • The Warriors announced Stephen Curry will be out at least 10 more days with a knee issue; with Jimmy Butler already lost for the season, Golden State’s play-in push leans on Porzingis’ availability.
  • Al Horford described his Boston departure as "deeper than just the basketball stuff," and Brown offered playful respect to his former teammates, saying he "gave them the belt tonight."