SALT LAKE CITY — In an exciting matchup on Wednesday night, the Utah Jazz secured a thrilling 131-128 victory against the Golden State Warriors, fueled by the outstanding performances of Jordan Clarkson and Keyonte George, who scored 31 and 26 points respectively.
Isaiah Collier also contributed significantly, posting 20 points and dishing out 11 assists, while Walker Kessler garnered a remarkable 15 points alongside 18 rebounds. John Collins further added to the team’s success with 19 points.
On the other side, Stephen Curry spearheaded the Warriors’ efforts with 32 points and seven assists. Brandin Podziemski delivered a career-best performance, scoring 29 points, while Buddy Hield chipped in with 18 points.
The Warriors faced a challenging scenario with a limited lineup, having just traded for Jimmy Butler earlier in the day.
After falling behind 100-96 following a jumper from Collier, Golden State surged ahead, thanks to a stellar stretch where Curry and Hield combined for three consecutive 3-pointers, igniting an 11-0 run. They extended their lead to 120-110 as the clock wound down to 3:30, thanks to two more quick 3s from Curry and Hield.
However, the Jazz responded fiercely, knocking down four consecutive baskets, including two critical 3-pointers from Clarkson. George then put them ahead 127-126 with a 3-pointer with just 27 seconds remaining in the game.
Key Observations
For the Warriors, Podziemski’s scoring prowess shone through, marking his third game of 20 or more points this season, two of which were against the Jazz, where he’s averaging an impressive 21.3 points per game.
The Jazz noted that Kessler has been a dominant force on the boards recently, racking up a total of 46 rebounds over his last three games.
Turning Point
In a remarkable turnaround, the Jazz scored on ten consecutive possessions in the final three minutes, overcoming a double-digit deficit to clinch the victory.
Noteworthy Statistics
This win marks only the third time in 16 meetings that Utah has triumphed over Golden State.
Upcoming Matchups
The Warriors will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, while the Jazz will head to Phoenix for their match on Friday night.
