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The Golden State Warriors hosted the Washington Wizards and, after four quarters of intense back-and-forth action, pulled out a 131-126 victory to secure their third straight win.

Kristaps Porziņģis set the tone early, scoring 11 first-quarter points to fuel a 22-7 run that gave Golden State a 13-point lead. The Warriors maintained an 11-point edge at halftime.

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The third quarter saw a dramatic shift. Golden State struggled offensively, scoring just four points in the first five minutes, while the Wizards, led by Coulibaly, rattled off a 16-3 run to tie the game. The quarter ended with Washington holding a slim two-point lead.

In the fourth, the Wizards cooled off, scoring just two points in a four-minute stretch. The Warriors seized the moment with a 16-2 run, reclaiming control and holding on for the win.

Porziņģis led all scorers with 28 points, while Gui Santos added 27. For Washington, rookie Will Riley paced the team with 22 points.

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Golden State will travel to face the Denver Nuggets on March 30, while the Wizards head to Portland on the same day.