Overview
- Golden State beat Utah 134-117 on Monday at Chase Center, seizing control with a 21-0 run to open the second quarter.
- Stephen Curry led all scorers with 31 points and six 3-pointers, while Jimmy Butler added 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
- The Warriors’ bench supplied 52 points, highlighted by Buddy Hield’s 20; Gary Payton II started and posted a career-best eight assists with nine points and six rebounds.
- Draymond Green (sprained foot), Al Horford (sciatic irritation) and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) were out; Steve Kerr said Kuminga’s MRI was clear but he is day-to-day, and he hopes Green returns Wednesday.
- Utah lost its fourth straight as Keyonte George scored 28 with seven assists and rookie Ace Bailey had 21, with the Jazz yielding 19 threes and falling to 5-12.