Warriors Star Kristaps Porzingis Made History In Nuggets Game

On Sunday evening, the Golden State Warriors are enjoying the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.

Kristaps Porzingis he had 14 factors, two rebounds, two assists and one steal whereas capturing 5/7 from the sector and 4/4 from three-point vary in his first 14 minutes of enjoying time.

Golden State Warriors Star Kristaps Porzingis Made History

gettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball towards the Chicago Bulls through the first half at Chase Center on March 10, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

During the sport, Porzingis additionally made NBA historical past.

He made his 1,000th profession three-pointer, turning into the 185th player to succeed in the milestone.

The Golden State Warriors wrote: “Big man, big buckets ⚡️ Congrats to Kristaps Porzingis on 1,000 career threes”

gettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors slam dunks over Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves within the first half at Chase Center on March 13, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Porzingis has been superb when he is been on the ground for Golden State.

In 10 video games for the franchise, he’s averaging 17.1 factors, 4.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest whereas capturing 43.4% from the sector and 31.5% from three-point vary.

gettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors hugs Kristaps Porzingis #7 after the sport towards the Washington Wizards at Chase Center on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Porzingis’ NBA Career

gettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles towards Leaky Black #14 of the Washington Wizards within the third quarter at Chase Center on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Porzingis was the fourth decide within the 2015 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks.

He has additionally had stints with the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas MavericksWashington Wizards and Boston Celtics over 11 seasons within the league.

The Hawks traded him to the Warriors final month.

Nate Duncan wrote (on March 28): “It’s possible that Kristaps Porzingis already has 3 games for the Warriors that might end up better than any Jonathan Kuminga have for Atlanta. Obviously lots of time still in both players’ careers, but Warriors have won the trade so far.”

gettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 22: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Atlanta Hawks units up for a shot through the second quarter towards the Toronto Raptors at State Farm Arena on October 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Porzingis has handled a variety of well being points throughout his time as a professional.

That stated, he is among the greatest forwards within the league when on the ground.

During the 2024 season, Porzingis helped lead the Celtics to the NBA Championship.

Golden State Before Nuggets Game

gettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 7: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball whereas being defended by Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder through the second half at Paycom Center on March 7, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)

The Warriors are presently the tenth seed within the Western Conference with a 36-38 report in 74 video games.

They are in the course of a three-game profitable streak (and 4-6 over their final ten).

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been overlaying the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar