Kuminga’s return was a much-needed boost for the Warriors, who have been on a roll since acquiring Jimmy Butler in a midseason trade. The forward wasted no time making an impact, scoring 18 points, three rebounds and an assist.

Kuminga played his first minutes alongside Jimmy Butler late in the first half, entering with the Warriors up 20. The group — perhaps the Warriors’ closing lineup — fizzled into halftime along with another combination that replaced it. The Warriors ceded a 17-4 run to end the second quarter.

Stephen Curry celebrated his 37th birthday on Friday, one day after burying his 4,000th career 3-pointer as part of a 130-104 home romp over the Sacramento Kings.