The Warriors held off a resilient Jazz team, picking up their second win in as many nights with Thursday’s 106-99 win in Salt Lake City.
After dominating the action early and leading by as many as 25 points, the Warriors showed signs of fatigue and allowed the undermanned Jazz back into the game. Utah, playing without four regular starters, chipped away throughout the third and fourth periods, coming within five points with 8:51 left in the game.
Fortunately for the Warriors, Kevin Durant had an answer. He scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and Ian Clark chipped in with some clutch 3-point shooting as the Dubs picked up their eighth straight road win.