Warriors Flip the Switch and Burn Past the Jazz
So, let me walk you through what went down in this Warriors–Jazz game, because this one had a little bit of everything — frustration, fire, and a full-on momentum swing that completely reshaped the night.
The Warriors came out looking flat in the first quarter, and honestly, it showed. Utah was hitting everything — 61.9% from the field and a ridiculous 70% from three . Keyonte George, in particular, was left wide open again and again, knocking down four straight threes without a miss. By the time the quarter wrapped up, the Jazz were up 35–26, and the Warriors looked unfocused and a step behind.
And that’s exactly when Steve Kerr snapped.
After a defensive lapse that left George free for yet another clean look, Kerr jumped off the bench and called a timeout. It wasn’t subtle. It wasn’t calm. It was the kind of “enough is enough” moment that everybody in the arena felt. Later, he explained that George and Lauri Markkanen were the two players they had specifically planned to contain — and yet George was getting practice-level shots. That frustration was real, and the team clearly heard it.
Because the second quarter? Completely different story.
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The Warriors opened with a 21–0 run , flipping the entire feel of the game in a matter of minutes. Suddenly it was all hustle, energy, tight rotations, quick passing, and actual defensive bite. Utah’s shooting crashed back to earth — just 8-of-27 in that period — while Golden State caught fire and poured in 41 points.
Moses Moody and Buddy Hield came in and immediately gave the offense a burst, combining for nearly half the points in that quarter. Even the bench guys, Pat Spencer and rookie Will Richard, were diving into plays, pushing the pace, and breathing life into Golden State’s rhythm. It felt like a completely new team, and from that point on, the night belonged to the Warriors.
Across the final three quarters, Golden State outscored Utah 108–82 , taking care of the ball, crashing the boards, and shooting with confidence. Curry led the way with 31 points, happy just to see the offense flowing again. Hield, who’s been struggling this season, delivered his most efficient game yet — 20 points, four threes, plus solid playmaking.
And here’s the part Kerr loved most: 10 of the 11 Warriors who played grabbed at least two rebounds , helping them win the glass battle against a bigger Utah team. That’s effort. That’s buy-in. That’s identity.
This win snapped a three-game losing streak and gave Golden State something they’ve needed — a reminder of who they can be when they lock in. But as Curry said afterward, the real challenge is doing it for a full 48 minutes and doing it consistently.
With 63 games left, there’s plenty of time to figure that out.
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