Jazz Stun Warriors With Late Comeback To Steal Win

SALT LAKE CITY – Golden State looked to be pulling away early in the fourth, but a charge spearheaded by a developing core handed the Utah Jazz a 131-128 win. Trailing by 11 with 2:55 to play, the Jazz outscored Golden State 20-7 in the final three minutes.

The Jazz (12-37) are hosting Golden State (25-25) at Delta Center on Wednesday, February 5. While Utah is on track for their tank with the worst record in the West, the once-proud Warriors cling to the final play-in spot. If the playoffs started today, the Warriors would face Phoenix in a first-round play-in game.

The Warriors were 2-0 against Utah this season.

put the 𝐖 in Wednesday 🥳#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/btkV0KSu7g

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 6, 2025

The Jazz have been competitive despite dropping 12 of their past 14 games. Utah’s defense has been a struggle, especially at the basket with Walker Kessler off the floor. Utah’s 119 defensive rating is 29th in the league. The Jazz haven’t been much better offensively, sputtering to a 111.8 offensive rating, 22nd in the NBA.

Golden State has been the ninth-best defense but has looked uncharacteristically out of sorts on the other end. The once-vaunted Warriors offense is 20th in the league with a 112.1 offensive rating.

Jazz host Warriors as NBA trade deadline looms

Utah has been busy, shipping out Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills while bringing in Jalen Hood-Schifino, PJ Tucker, a first-round pick, and multiple seconds. Despite the flurry of recent activity, numerous reports around the league see the Jazz remaining active as the Thursday, February 6, 1 p.m. MT trade deadline approaches.

Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Collin Sexton, and others have been rumored targets as teams gear up for the playoff push. With the focus squarely on development and learning about its young core, Utah’s front office is expected to focus on long-term additions and draft compensation as the team builds for the future.

Less than an hour before tip-off, ESPN’s Chams Charania reported the Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schröder, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick. The move leaves Golden State short-handed in tonight’s game.

Tonight's matchup between the @utahjazz and the @warriors has taken a backseat to trade rumors between Kevin Durant and Golden State. #TakeNote https://t.co/j3gmxSaeUv

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 5, 2025

Conversely, Golden State wants to squeeze everything possible out of the Steph Curry era. With the future Hall of Famer still playing at a high level, the Warriors have been linked to names like Jimmy Butler, the already traded Zach LaVine, and former Bay Area star Kevin Durant, among others.

The Warriors enter the night on tenuous ground, holding on to the final play-in spot in a loaded Western Conference. With the new-look Dallas Mavericks and all-star De’Aaron Fox in the fold for the San Antonio Spurs, Golden State must make significant changes to improve its playoff odds.

Pregame

Collin Sexton Injury Update:

Collin Sexton suffered a left ankle sprain during the first quarter of last night’s game vs Indiana. X-rays were negative, he will be re-evaluated in one week.

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 4, 2025

🎥 Jordan talks through the unique challenge of facing the Warriors and the team's approach heading into tonight.#ShootaroundInterviews presented by @ZionsBank

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 5, 2025

Elijah Harkless and Oscar Tshiebwe have been upgraded to available tonight for the @utahjazz while Lauri Markkanen is out due to injury management.#TakeNote | @kslsports

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 6, 2025

More importantly, no Wiggins, Schroder, or Anderson tonight for the @warriors against the @utahjazz. https://t.co/KYio7oirNa

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 6, 2025

The @utahjazz got involved in another @NBA blockbuster as the @MiamiHEAT ship Jimmy Butler to the @warriors https://t.co/0cUmHqVBqH

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

🗣️ 𝙍𝙊𝙇𝙇 𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇#StartingLineup presented by @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/eQWySUwo9N

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 6, 2025

LISTEN LIVE: @utahjazz welcome the @warriors to Delta Center on the @kslsports app, @KSLSportsZone and:https://t.co/ErUFlOSRdP pic.twitter.com/AlZHcWiYG4

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

First Quarter

The @Utahjazz have jumped out to a 14-2 lead over the @warriors.

Jazz are 5-8 from the floor while Golden State is 1-8. #takeNote pic.twitter.com/0nuJGUM29P

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

top-shelf entertainment courtesy of the big fella 🤠 pic.twitter.com/cO4AnNiFDz

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 6, 2025

sometimes you just gotta put a young fella in the blender 🌪️¯_(ツ)_/¯🌪️ pic.twitter.com/td3To5tr6D

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 6, 2025

John Collins posterizes Warriors defender as @utahjazz lead early. https://t.co/mzZg5Bw5ms

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

Just as they did against the Pacers, the @utahjazz struggled to hold onto their double-digit first quarter lead, but are up on the @warriors 28-25.

Jordan Clarkson has nine first quarter points to lead the Jazz. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/WbfzITPKDj

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

Second Quarter

With 6:39 left in the second quarter the @utahjazz trail the @warriors 43-40.

Isaiah Collier has given the Jazz a boost in the second quarter with eight points. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/6TWRiDiZmm

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

JCxJC 🖤💜#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Rnefoy9xyf

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 6, 2025

Svi said 🗣️ AND ONEEE pic.twitter.com/ARzOJ9Jfev

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 6, 2025

At the break the @utahjazz trail the @warriors 58-56.

Warriors led by as many as eight but the young guards helped keep it close. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/T8zewzUjeW

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

Third Quarter

The @utahjazz are up 79-77 over the @warriors with four minutes left in the third.

Jordan Clarkson has been on a heater all night and has 18 points including 3-5 shooting from downtown. #takenote pic.twitter.com/b7v7czfRuh

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 6, 2025

say it with us now,,,

🗣️ 𝙁𝙇𝘼𝙈𝙀 𝙊𝙉 🔥🔥🔥#TakeNote | @JordanClarksons pic.twitter.com/JXqInXhAU8

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 6, 2025

The @utahjazz and @warriors are tied at 87 heading into the fourth quarter.

Six different Jazz players are already in double-digits. #takenote pic.twitter.com/OQCQH77XZ2

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

Fourth Quarter

great to have you back, @JohnnyJuzang 🙌🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/liWQgeOGB0

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 6, 2025

that's one for wall 🤩🖼️ pic.twitter.com/hDIq2IWkIw

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 6, 2025

Mikhailuik ➡️ Kessler 🤠 @utahjazz trail the @warriors latehttps://t.co/N5sdLZWS4h

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

An 8-0 run from the @utahjazz has trimmed the @warriors lead to just 3 with 1:39 left.

Rookie Isaiah Collier has 20 points and 9 assists. #takenote pic.twitter.com/BpoxddRtai

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

THE BLOCK 🚫
THE BUCKET 🔥 https://t.co/DvzCjuwRHK pic.twitter.com/TpAMqq34bX

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 6, 2025

The @utahjazz beat the @warriors 131-128.

Jordan Clarkson scores a season-high 31 points in the win. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/dLyn3nzI2m

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 6, 2025

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