Curry shot 12 for 24 on the way to his fifth 30-point game in the last six. Moses Moody had 15 points and six rebounds, while Gary Payton II contributed nine points, a career-best eight assists and six rebounds in a rare start.
Keyonte George led Utah with 28 points on 10 of 17 shooting, seven assists and six rebounds, which has lost four in a row and five of six after losing the first game of a back-to-back at home against the Lakers on Sunday.
Following their first home loss of the season against Portland on Friday, the Warriors shot 49.5%, committed only 10 turnovers, made 14 of 17 points and finished with 52 points off the bench – 20 by Buddy Hield.
Golden State debuted new “The Town” edition jerseys and a matching floor to honor the franchise’s long history in Oakland before moving across the bay to Chase Center for the 2019–20 season.
The Warriors have won 10 straight at home against the Jazz, whose last road win in Golden State was 129–96 on January 22, 2020. Utah went 0–5 against the Western Conference.
Draymond Green was sidelined with a right foot sprain, an MRI exam showed no significant injury, and he missed his third game this month due to illness and injury. Coach Steve Kerr is hopeful his defensive star will be back Wednesday night, while forward Jonathan Kuminga is still out with knee trouble.
Golden State trailed 11–0 out of the gate and missed its first six shots as the Jazz made four of six shots before Butler’s three-point play at the 8:42 mark. The Warriors then went on a 17-3 run to take control and lead 67-55 at halftime after a 41-point second quarter.
Jazz: Host Sacramento on Friday night.
Warriors: Host Houston on Wednesday night.
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