Warriors vs Jazz
Sat, Jan 3
Final
Warriors
Warriors
(18 - 17)
123
-
114
Jazz
Jazz
(12 - 21)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 25 | 33 | 42 | 23 | 123 |
| Jazz | 29 | 36 | 31 | 18 | 114 |
Venue: Chase Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Stephen Curry
GSW | #30 | G
31
2
5
Lauri Markkanen
UTA | #23 | F/C
35
6
1
Smart Game Analysis
Golden State Warriors has a 74% chance of winning the game
The Warriors are positioned to rebound from a loss with Draymond Green returning to exploit the league's worst defense in a favorable home matchup.
Key Analysis
- • Draymond Green is confirmed to play after resting Friday, instantly upgrading Golden State's defense and ball movement.
- • Utah ranks dead last in the NBA in defensive rating, allowing an average of 126.8 points per game.
- • The Warriors lead the league in three-pointers made per game and face a Jazz perimeter defense that struggles to contest shots.
- • Utah is missing primary rim protector Walker Kessler, which leaves the paint vulnerable to Golden State's cutters.
- • Golden State has dominated the recent head-to-head series, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings including a blowout in November.
- • Utah must rely on Lauri Markkanen returning to the lineup and dominating the interior to keep the score competitive.
