Warriors highlight reel dunk
The Warriors beat the Wizards 125–117 and De'Anthony Melton threw down a Steph Curry‑approved poster dunk that instantly went viral — a pure highlight moment in a crowded NBA slate. (x.com)
De’Anthony Melton poured in 27 points and Kristaps Porziņģis added 30 in the March 16, 2026 game at Capital One Arena, per the official game recap and box score. (nba.com) The dunk came in the third quarter after a Draymond Green swing pass; Melton exploded to the rim and posterized Washington guard Sharife Cooper on the play, according to the Warriors’ gameday writeup and video replays. (nba.com) Broadcast and sideline footage showed members of the Warriors’ bench, including Steph Curry, visibly stunned and standing as the play unfolded — ESPN’s highlight clip is titled “Melton’s poster slam gets Steph on his feet.” (espn.com) The win also marked coach Steve Kerr’s 600th career victory and stopped Golden State’s five-game losing streak, while Washington extended a separate losing run, details noted in the AP/ESPN recaps. (newsday.com) The league picked Melton’s finish as the NBA’s “Dunk of the Night” for March 16, a formal nod that appeared on NBA.com highlights the following day. (nba.com) Melton’s explosiveness drew extra attention because he returned to action this season after surgery to repair a torn left ACL in December 2024; the Warriors’ injury updates and reporting tracked his rehabilitation leading up to this stretch. (nba.com)
