SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry made six 3-pointers and scored 31 factors, Jimmy Butler had 18 factors, seven assists and 6 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Monday evening.
Curry shot 12 for twenty-four on the way in which to his fifth 30-point sport within the final six. Moses Moody had 15 factors and 6 rebounds, whereas Gary Payton II contributed 9 factors, career-best eight assists and 6 rebounds in a uncommon begin.
Keyonte George completed with 28 factors on 10-of-17 capturing, seven assists and 6 rebounds to guide Utah, which has misplaced 4 straight and 5 of six after dropping the primary sport of a back-to-back at residence Sunday to the Lakers.
Coming off their first residence lack of the season Friday in opposition to Portland, the Warriors shot 49.5 per cent, dedicated solely 10 turnovers, scored 14 factors off the 17 they compelled and completed with 52 factors by the bench — 20 by Buddy Hield.
Golden State debuted new “The City” version jerseys and an identical flooring to honour the franchise’s lengthy historical past in Oakland earlier than shifting throughout the bay into Chase Middle for the 2019-20 season.
The Warriors have gained 10 straight at residence in opposition to the Jazz, whose final highway victory at Golden State was 129-96 on Jan. 22, 2020. Utah dropped to 0-5 on the highway in opposition to the Western Convention.
Draymond Inexperienced was sidelined by a sprained proper foot that confirmed no important harm on an MRI examination, the third sport he has missed this month for sickness and harm. Coach Steve Kerr hoped to have his defensive star again Wednesday evening, whereas ahead Jonathan Kuminga continues to be out due to his troublesome knees.
Golden State fell behind 11-0 out of the gate, lacking its preliminary six pictures because the Jazz hit 4 of six earlier than Butler’s three-point play on the 8:42 mark. The Warriors then went on a 17-3 run to take management and led 67-55 at halftime following a 41-point second quarter.
Jazz: Host Sacramento on Friday evening.
Warriors: Host Houston on Wednesday evening.
