After a disappointing performance against the LA Clippers, Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his rookie season, scored a season high of 35 points, knocking down 7 three-pointers in 13 shots, and lead the Golden State Warriors to win against the Utah Jazz, second time this week.
Draymond Green helped on both ends of the court scoring a season high 23 points, with 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. Steph Curry was having another off-night, scored 16 points but was 2 of 8 from three-point line. Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga scored 19 and 13 points, respectively. Brandin Podziemski, who replaced Klay in the starting lineup, chipped-in 13 points, grabbing 6 rebounds and dishing out 8 assist. As a team, six players from Warriors scored in double figures and shot 53.3% from the field.
Final 📊
Klay – 35p/6r/2a
Draymond – 23p/5r/5a/4s/2b
Andrew – 19p/7r/2a
Stephen – 16p/2r/10a/1s
Brandin – 13p/6r/8a
JK – 13p/5r/4a/1b
Dario – 7p/3r/2a
Lester – 6p/1r/4a/1s
Gary – 4p/3r/2s/1b
Trayce – 4p/1r/2a
Kevon – 2r/3a pic.twitter.com/nE9A0dEPu9— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 16, 2024
The Warriors win is also the 500th win of Steve Kerr as a Warriors Head Coach.Here’s what HC Steve Kerr has to say about his 500th win;
5⃣0⃣0⃣ wins for Coach!
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 16, 2024
For the Jazz, Collin Sexton and Keyonte George lead the Jazz, scoring 35 and 33 points, respectively, while John Collins scored 18 points but made a critical turnover by throwing the ball away ball after rebounding the ball and could potentially gave Utah the lead with just 3 seconds remaining in the game.
This is Utah and Golden State last game before the All Star break, that will take place in Indianapolis on Feb. 16-18, 2024. Next for the Warriors will be against the LA Lakers while Utah will face Charlotte Hornets both games will be on the 23rd after the All Star Break.
Watch the last 5 mins ending of the Warriors versus the Jazz;.