Tag: Jazz vs. Warriors

After jumping out to a 14 point advantage against the Western Conference’s top team heading into the fourth quarter, the Golden State Warriors let the Utah Jazz creep back into the contest in the final minutes on Monday night.

Following a furious run led by Jordan Clarkson off the bench, the Jazz tied the game with 1:47 remaining in the final quarter. A clutch stepback triple from Clarkson pushed the Jazz over the Warriors with just over a minute remaining. However, Steph Curry was there to answer.

Despite missing his first attempt, a crucial offensive rebound from Kevon Looney gave Curry another chance. The sharpshooting point guard didn’t miss, drilling a 3-pointer with 14.5 seconds left to seal the Warriors’ win, 119-116.

Curry finished the contest with a team-high 36 points on 11-of-25 shooting from the floor in 37 minutes. The seven-time All-Star guard has now scored 30 or more points in 20 of his last 22 contests.

Following a win over the top-seeded Jazz, the Warriors will host the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference in a back-to-back on Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns.

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Jordan Clarkson

While Curry highlighted Monday’s contest, Clarkson stole the show late with a sizzling scoring performance. The Sixth Man of the Year candidate tallied a game-high 41 points on 16-of-33 shooting from the floor.

Without Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley, Clarkson helped carry the Jazz back into the contest with a flurry of gritty buckets. However, it wasn’t enough to get past Curry at the end.

Kent Bazemore

Alongside Curry, Kent Bazemore gave the Warriors a solid secondary option in the starting lineup on Monday. The veteran guard notched 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field with four rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes.

With Kelly Oubre Jr. and Damion Lee sidelined, the Warriors will need to continue leaning on Bazemore in the backcourt for the final three games of the regular season.

Jordan Poole

With Curry and Bazemore carrying the starting backcourt, Jordan Poole provided a much-needed spark off the bench on Tuesday. The second-year guard helped pace Golden State’s shorthanded second unit with 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field.

Poole drilled four triples on nine attempts, including a buzzer-beater from half-court at the end of the third quarter.

Via @warriors on Twitter:

JORDAN POOLE FROM WAYYY DOWNTOWN#BigShot pic.twitter.com/HsLvRsE3C3

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 11, 2021

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After back-to-back wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder to open the final homestand of the season, the Golden State Warriors are set for a potential playoff preview at Chase Center.

Riding a five-game winning streak, the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz will meet the Warriors on Monday night. With one of the top defensive attacks in the association, the Jazz will be tasked with slowing down Steph Curry.

The seven-time All-Star guard is coming off a scorching 49 point performance in three quarters against the Thunder on Saturday night. Curry is gripping to a lead of the NBA scoring title, averaging 31.9 points per contest. With a tight race for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoff standings, the Warriors will need to lean on Curry against the Jazz.

Before the Jazz and Warriors hit the court, here are all the details you need to know for Monday’s contest.

On Steph Curry’s 33rd birthday, Draymond Green gifted his teammate a triple-double performance to help push the Golden State Warriors past the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz, 131-119.

Riding a season-high four-game losing streak, Green was all over the floor, tallying 11 points on 5-of-10 shooting with 12 assists and 12 rebounds in this 36 minutes. Green added four steals on the defensive side of the floor.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

Draymond with the steal and slam 🔒 pic.twitter.com/c4hMjPOrDx

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 14, 2021

Despite Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz keeping it close throughout Sunday’s matinee, Green’s effort paired with Steph Curry’s fierce scoring and a solid outing from the second unit helped the Warriors hold on at Chase Center.

Below are three things to know from Golden State’s crucial 131-119 win over the Jazz.

Happy 33rd birthday to Steph Curry

After receiving a new pair of custom-designed kicks for his birthday from his children, Curry torched the Jazz for a game-high 32 points on 10-of-20 shooting from the floor. After only hitting one triple against the Los Angles Clippers on Thursday, Curry found his rhythm from deep, drilling six triples on nine attempts from beyond the arc, including one bucket that led to a four-point play.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

4-point play for Steph 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AaIQFiHMom

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 14, 2021

Curry added nine assists, five rebounds and a steal in 36 minutes against the Jazz.

Jordan Poole and James Wiseman off the bench

Against one of the top bench groups in the NBA, Golden State’s second unit rose to the occasion on Sunday afternoon.

Jordan Poole continued to provide a spark off the bench since coming from the G League Orlando bubble, scoring 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field with a trio of 3-pointers. Along with his barrage of buckets, Poole helped create as a playmaker, dropping three dimes in 22 minutes off the bench.

Adding with Golden State’s youth movement off the bench, rookie James Wiseman dropped 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field with four boards and a block in 23 minutes for Steve Kerr.

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First Quarter

During their previous signature wins against potential playoff competition, the Warriors have usually had a poor start, forcing a comeback effort. However, against the Jazz on Sunday, Golden State’s starting rotation opened up strong.

Behind 14 first-quarter points from Steph Curry, the Warriors built an 11 point lead in the opening 12 minutes against the Jazz. Golden State’s early advantage helped pace the Jazz’s runs throughout the contest.

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Riding a season-high four-game losing skid, the Golden State Warriors will have their hands full when it comes to trying to snap their down streak. Following four consecutive losses on the road, the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz will be waiting for the Warriors in their return to Chase Center on Sunday.

While the Warriors are coming off a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, the Jazz returned from the All-Star with a 114-99 win over the Houston Rockets led by Donovan Mitchell. The All-Star guard tallied a game-high 28 points on 9-of-23 shooting from the field with eight assists and seven boards.

To slow down Mitchell, the Warriors will need Steph Curry to bounce back after an off performance against the Clippers. Despite averaging 29.3 points on 47.5% shooting from the field and 40.6% from beyond the arc, Curry only registered 14 points on 6-of-16 from the floor and 1-of-8 from long distance.

Before Golden State’s matinee with Utah on Selection Sunday, here is everything you need to know about the matchup in San Francisco.

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