Warriors vs. Jazz Preview And Prediction
The Golden State Warriors are looking to improve to 19-0 and extend their NBA record start to the season with yet another win. Up next for the Warriors are the 8-7 Utah Jazz. Will the Jazz be the team to finally upend the Warriors? Check out our preview & prediction below:
Game Info:
Location: Vivint Smart Home Arena - Salt Lake City, Utah
Time: 9:00 pm ET
TV: No National TV
Spread: Warriors By 8
Projected Starting Lineups:
PG Stephen Curry - 31.9 ppg, 6.1 apg, 2.6 spg
SG Klay Thompson - 16.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.5 apg
SF Brandon Rush - 4 ppg, 2.4 rpg
PF Draymond Green - 12.8 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 7.1 apg
C Andrew Bogut - 6.8 ppg, 6.3 rpg
PG Raul Neto - 4.5 ppg, 2.5 apg, 1.3 rpg
SG Rodney Hood - 13.1 ppg, 3.1 apg, 2.4 rpg
SF Gordon Hayward - 17.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.8 apg
PF Derrick Favors - 16.2 ppg, 8.5 rpg
C Rudy Gobert - 8.9 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.8 bpg
Key To The Game:
Who will win from beyond the arc? The Warriors are shooting an absurd 42.9 percent from three. Only one other team in the NBA is hitting about 40 percent. When the Warriors hit their threes, there are few teams in the NBA that can beat them. Utah is just outside the Top 10, hitting 36 percent of its threes. The Warriors take 10 more threes per game than Utah and those extra looks could be the difference. Utah can beat Golden State, but the Jazz must find a way to win the three-point battle. Of course, that's not an easy task.
What They're Saying About The Golden State Warriors:
Harrison Barnes To Miss At Least Three Games
Interim Coach Luke Walton Might Get Credit For Wins
Warriors Begin Seven Game "Business Trip"
What They're Saying About The Utah Jazz:
Raul Neto Finding His NBA Game
Hayward Calls Tonight's Game "Different"
Jazz Excited For Crack At Undefeated Golden State
Prediction: Warriors win 103-97
The streak can't last forever, but the Warriors will keep it alive for at least another night. It's a close contest and the loss of Harrison Barnes hurts, but the Warriors pull out a win. Stephen Curry has a great game, as the Jazz aren't able to stop him.
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