Santos scored 31 points, unleashing a scoring spree that led the Warriors to a narrow 109-106 victory over the Nets.

March 26th - The Warriors narrowly defeated the Nets 109-106. Santos contributed 31 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Pojemski added 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Nets, Williams scored 19 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists, while Wilson had 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

In the first quarter, the Nets gradually took control thanks to their outside shooting and free throws. Although the Warriors tied the score several times, their defense struggled to contain their opponents. At the end of the first quarter, the Nets led 30-25. In the second quarter, the Nets once extended their lead to double digits. The Warriors continued to close the gap using their inside game and transition offense, but the overall pace remained under their opponents' control. At halftime, the Nets led 58-50.

After switching sides, the Nets maintained their lead, with their outside shooting remaining consistent and widening the gap. Santos scored repeatedly, leading the Warriors in a tenacious comeback, keeping the deficit in single digits. At the end of the third quarter, the Nets led 86-77 . In the final quarter, the Warriors, led by Payton and Pojemski, quickly erased the deficit. Ultimately, the Warriors narrowly defeated the Nets 109-106 .

Nets player statistics

Williams had 19 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists; Wilson had 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Salaf had 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists; Smith had 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Johnson had 11 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists; Powell had 10 points and 2 rebounds; Claxton had 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; Minott had 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Warriors player statistics

Santos 31 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Pojemski 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Porzingis 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Melton 14 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Payton II 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Green 7 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Spencer 4 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Richard 3 points, 2 rebounds.

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