NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking Points from the Utah Jazz's win over the Golden State Warriors

Final Score: Utah Jazz defeat Golden State Warriors 108-103

The Golden State Warriors were on a two-game win streak and visited the Salt Lake City for a regular-season matchup against the conference rivals, Utah Jazz. The hosts were on a two-game losing streak and were looking to get back to winning ways.

It was a very closely fought game and the Warriors entered the half-time with a one-point lead. In the second half, the Utah Jazz started playing better defense and later in the fourth quarter, made several stops towards the end.

Donovan Mitchell had a horrible game as he went just 5-for-26 from the field and did not look comfortable. However, the Jazz had several players who stepped up to the situation and performed to help the Jazz beat the Warriors. The Jazz's two-game skid came to an end and the Warriors' two-game win streak as well. In this article, let us take a look at three of the talking points from this game.

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#3 Klay Thompson's off-night shooting

Klay Thompson did not score from the three-point line

After scoring 16 points in the win against the Memphis Grizzlies, Klay Thompson struggled from the field against the Jazz and could not score from the three-point line. Playing against one of the best defensive teams in the league, he did not get any open shots as the Jazz did their best to contest every time Thompson was given the ball.

He finished with just 12 points on forgettable 3-for-12 shooting, including 0-for-4 from behind the arc. However, he contributed in the other departments as he pulled down six boards and dished out three dimes.

Thompson was also at his usual best on the defensive end as his defensive prowess resulted in 3 steals and a block.

#2 Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant's offensive explosion

Stephen Curry scored 32 points and Kevin Durant added 30 points

Curry Stats: 32 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and a block on 57.1 % shooting

Durant Stats: 30 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and a block on 43.5 % shooting

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant continued their domination as they both combined for 62 points on 22-for-44 shooting, with a field-goal percentage of 50.0, including 7-for-16 from the three-point line.

Curry was more impressive in particular as he kept going past the defenders for layups. He took advantage of his speed to beat the Jazz's big men in the paint and finished at the rim. The two-time MVP was also money from the three-point line and shot 5-for-9 from behind the arc. He is averaging 29.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game this season and is making a strong case for MVP.

#1 Jae Crowder and Kyle Korver's off the bench heroics

Jae Crowder scored 18 points off the bench and provided a much-needed spark

With the starters struggling to get it going from the field, the responsibility fell on the shoulders of the bench players and they rose to the occasion and were brilliant. Jae Crowder outscored the entire Warriors' bench with 18 points.

He finished the night on 6-for-11 shooting, including 5-for-9 from behind the arc. Crowder also had 11 rebounds on the night and was well supported by Kyle Korver, who had 12 points of his own on 4-for-7 shooting from the three-point land.

None of the Warriors' bench players made an impact on the game and combined for just 17 points. They got outscored by the Jazz's bench 39-17 and had themselves a night to forget.

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