The Golden State Warriors came in tonight’s game with the right intentions against the Utah Jazz. They hustled and competed early in the first half until they just couldn’t keep up anymore. For various points in the game, the Warriors struggled to cut into a 15 point lead multiple times. Here are more observations from the Warriors 122-108 defeat to the Jazz.
The Warriors opened the game with the right energy. D’Angelo Russell exploded for 18 of his game high 33 points in the first to keep Golden State competitive. Willie Cauley-Stein was active and aggressive early with his defensive rebounding, trying to contest shots, and taking advantage of scoring opportunities.