In a high-stakes NBA game, the Golden State Warriors, led by key performances from Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, secured a victory against the Utah Jazz. Curry's late three-pointer, seven assists, and Green's half-court buzzer-beater were pivotal. Despite early foul trouble for Green and Jonathan Kuminga, the Warriors maintained their lead, with Green hitting a crucial shot to end the first half 63-55 in favor of Golden State. The Warriors' strategy, including eight first-quarter three-pointers and strong defensive efforts holding the Jazz to 26 points, underscored their dominance. The game saw multiple Warriors players, including Green, Curry, Kuminga, and Gary Payton II, reaching double figures by halftime, with Andrew Wiggins contributing triples. Thompson's performance, particularly in the mid-range, contributed significantly to the team's offense. Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 18 points. The Warriors led 93-80 after three quarters, showcasing their defensive coordination even as Green faced foul challenges.
Klay Thompson effective tonight in the mid range and a bit at the rim with back cuts, leak outs. He has 10 makes (his most since Jan. 7th) and eight of them are 2s. Has 23 points in 27 minutes.
Warriors lead 93-80 after three quarters. Defense in sync (for the most part), even with Green on the bench amid foul trouble. Nice four-minute spurt from Trayce Jackson-Davis results in a layup and putback from running the floor. Team-high 16 points for Klay Thompson.
Well.....that was an interesting way to end the third quarter......The Jazz trail the Warriors 93-80....
Draymond Green from halfcourt at the buzzer https://t.co/zuty8os12B
Andrew Wiggins with a couple triples -- plus two free throws -- to increase Golden State's lead with 4:42 to play in the third quarter: 82-67 behind seven double-figure scorers.
Green picks up his fourth foul with 9:10 to play in the third quarter. Atkinson calls Kevon Looney to the scorer's table.
Draymond Green hit a halfcourt buzzer-beater to end the half to rebuild the @Warriors lead to eight. At the break the @utahJazz trailed the Warriors 63-55. #takenote https://t.co/fH873XbhtW
Green makes a 35-footer to beat the buzzer and give the Warriors a 63-55 halftime lead. Payton running the floor and cutting for a team-high 11 points. Curry/Kuminga/Green with 10 points apiece. Curry with seven assists. Jordan Clarkson with a game-high 18 points for Utah.
Draymond Green, playing the last several minutes of the first half in foul trouble, drills a running halfcourt shot at the second quarter buzzer. It puts the Warriors up 63-55 in Utah. Green, Kuminga, Curry, Payton all in double figures. Moses Moody late half cameo.
Draymond Green his a half court three at the buzzer and the Warriors take a 63-55 lead after two quarters
Green checks back in with 6:23 to play in the first half. Strong spurt from Utah's second unit cuts into Golden State's lead: 45-43 after two free throws from Gary Payton II.
The Jazz second unit has gotten Utah back within 39-37.....The Warriors take time, and we have 8:41 remaining in the first half
Draymond picked up his THIRD foul less than six minutes in ๐ฌ (via @NBCSWarriors) https://t.co/wkpNB6rlA8
Warriors can eight first-quarter 3-pointers to take a 34-26 lead into the second. Stephen Curry 1 of 5 on his attempts, slithering around ball screens and kicking to shooters for five assists. Strong start for Brandin Podziemski with eight points, two treys and a charge taken.
The @UtahJazz shot just 3-9 from the three-point line in the first quarter while the @Warriors knocked down 8-14. After one the Jazz trailed the Warriors 34-26. #TakeNote https://t.co/c7peXsTRQa
Great defensive quarter for Warriors, holding the Jazz to 26 points on their home floor. Draymond having 3 fouls is problematic - have to trust he won't pick up 4th foul in Q2.
2:39 remaining in the first quarter: The Jazz trail the Warriors 28-17.....
Three first-quarter fouls for Golden State's Draymond Green, begetting a spirited conversation between him and an official. Jonathan Kuminga with two quick fouls as well for the Warriors. Not yet midway through the first quarter.
Three Draymond Green fouls before the six-minute mark of the first quarter tonight in Utah. Jonathan Kuminga also already has two.
The @utahjazz trail the @warriors 14-11, but Draymond Green just picked up his third foul with 6:40 left in the first quarter. #TakeNote https://t.co/2YM6qEaidS
Draymond just picked up a 3rd foul in Q1. He should have been taken off the floor when he picked up his 2nd. Terrible decision by Kenny Atkinson to keep him on the floor.
Draymond Green somehow has three fouls in the first quarter. Well, two of them were no doubt. I haven't seen the third. But yeah, he has three fouls in the first quarter. If I were Kenny Atkinson, I'd leave him out there. He'd have to murder someone for a fourth
Both Draymond and Kuminga have picked up 2 early fouls. Draymond is staying on the floor. Troublesome against a big lineup.
Steph Curryโs late 3 rescued the Warriors from more late-game heartbreak. Draymond Green has ignited their season. https://t.co/EuTYxH9Fh9