In his first appearance with the Golden State Warriors, Latvian basketball player Kristaps Porziņģis contributed 12 points coming off the bench, but the team suffered a loss against his former squad, the Boston Celtics. The Celtics initially established a significant lead of 30 points, which the Warriors managed to reduce to 12 in the fourth quarter—thanks largely to Peyton Pritchard's critical back-to-back three-pointers that helped keep the Celtics ahead.

Without their key player Stephen Curry due to injury, the Warriors showcased a balanced offense, with De’Anthony Melton leading the team with 18 points, while Brazilian player Guilherme Carvalho dos Santos and Will Richard each added 17 points. Porziņģis's performance was marked by an efficient shooting display, where he made 3 of 4 two-point shots and hit 2 of 5 attempts from beyond the arc, alongside collecting 2 rebounds and blocking one shot.

This game marked a pivotal moment for Porziņģis, who spent the last two seasons with the Celtics, where he helped the team win the NBA championship in 2024. His transition to the Warriors signifies a new chapter in his career and adds a new dynamic to the already competitive roster. As both teams are striving for playoff positioning, this early matchup could hint at future rivalry dynamics in the league as Porziņģis faces off against his former teammates.