Jazz Snap Warriors Nine-Game Win Streak
Feb 9, 2022, 10:27 PM
Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic defended by Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz extended their win streak to four while snapping the Golden State Warriors nine-game unbeaten stretch 111-85.
Donovan Mitchell nearly ended the Jazz triple-double drought with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, while Bojan Bogdanovic scored a team-high 23 points in the win.
The Jazz turned in one of their best defensive performances in the win holding Golden State to just 28-78 shooting in the game for 36 pecent.
First Quarter
The Warriors jumped out to a 13-0 start due to some hot shooting, and open looks from the Jazz.
However, the Jazz quickly erased the Warriors momentum, answering Golden State’s hot start with a 15-5 run of their own to trim the deficit to just three.
It took a minute but the @utahjazz caught 🔥 in the first quarter against the Warriors.#TakeNote https://t.co/fmHvOLeMHd
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 10, 2022
Both teams shot the ball well in the first quarter as the two combined to make 11-23 threes.
After one, the Jazz trailed the Warriors 31-30.
Second Quarter
The Jazz defense took a starring role in the second quarter, holding the Warriors to just 18 points on 7-24 shooting.
The second unit helped the Jazz build a lead in the first half outscoring Golden State 26-8 in the opening 24 minutes.
🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫 for Hassan Whiteside in the first half.#TakeNote https://t.co/X0wzU12Ia6
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 10, 2022
Mitchell struggled to shoot the ball for the jazz but recorded five points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in the first half.
At the break, the Jazz trailed the Warriors 55-49.
Third Quater
The Jazz topped their second quarter defensive performance by holding the Warriors to just 16 points on 5-20 shooting.
The Warriors were frustrated by the Jazz defensive aggression, recording just two assists while turning the ball over three times in the period.
.@spidadmitchell channeled his inner @nathanwchen by putting Jordan Poole on skates.#TakeNote https://t.co/28MuCw5bZ6
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 10, 2022
After three, Bojan Bogdanovic led the Jazz with 16 points.
The Jazz led Golden State 79-65 heading into the fourth quarter.
Fourth Quarter
The Jazz jumped out to an 8-0 run to open the fourth quarter, building an 87-65 lead which they never looked back from.
Jordan Clarkson and Mike Conley hit clutch threes as Forrest’s impressive defense on Curry continued as the Jazz held the superstar guard to just 16 points on 5-13 shooting.
With 5:44 left to play, the @utahjazz have all but wrapped this one up against the @warriors.
They lead 98-72, en route to their fourth straight win. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/YIVd3qEqfU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 10, 2022
Mitchell finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists while Bojan Bogdanovic led the team with 23 points in the win.
The Jazz snapped the Warriors nine-game win streak and extended their own unbeaten streak to four.
