The Utah Jazz travel to the Bay Area to face the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference matchup on January 3, 2026. The Jazz, struggling at 12th in the West, are looking to rebound from a recent slide amid injuries, while the Warriors, third in the Pacific Division, aim to build on their home strength despite a shorthanded roster. This game could highlight Golden State’s veteran experience against Utah’s young core, with potential for a high-scoring affair given both teams’ offensive tendencies.
Venue Location
The game will be held at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. This modern arena, with a capacity of 18,064, has been the Warriors’ home since 2019 and is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant atmosphere in high-profile NBA games.
Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT). The matchup will be broadcast on KJZZ and Jazz+ for Utah fans, NBCS-BA for Warriors viewers, with streaming options available via NBA League Pass.
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with significant absences that could alter strategies, particularly impacting the Warriors’ star power and the Jazz’s frontcourt depth. Official reports were updated early this morning.
Utah Jazz:
Ace Bailey (SF): OUT (left hip flexor strain). Bailey’s athleticism will be missed on the wing.
Keyonte George (PG): QUESTIONABLE (illness). George’s status is a game-time decision; if out, Jordan Clarkson or Collin Sexton could handle more playmaking duties.
Lauri Markkanen (PF): OUT (left knee contusion). Markkanen’s scoring (around 20 PPG) is a big loss for Utah’s offense.
Jusuf Nurkic (C): OUT (left big toe sprain). This thins Utah’s interior presence.
Walker Kessler (C): OUT (left shoulder injury recovery/surgery). Kessler is sidelined for the season, further depleting the frontcourt.
Golden State Warriors:
Stephen Curry (PG): QUESTIONABLE (left ankle sprain). Curry’s potential absence would be massive for Golden State’s offense.
Jimmy Butler (SF): QUESTIONABLE (illness). Butler could return after missing recent games.
Draymond Green (PF): OUT (rest). Green sat out the previous game and will miss this one.
Jonathan Kuminga (PF): QUESTIONABLE (lower back soreness). Kuminga’s athleticism could be key if he plays.
Jaylin Williams (PF): OUT (right heel bursitis). This affects bench depth.
Player Matchups
With injuries potentially sidelining stars, this game could feature adjusted lineups, emphasizing depth players. Key battles include:
Keyonte George (UTA, if available) vs. Brandin Podziemski (GSW): George’s scoring and playmaking (around 15 PPG) against Podziemski’s defensive hustle; this guard matchup could set the pace.
Lauri Markkanen (UTA, out) vs. Draymond Green (GSW, out): Without both, expect Taylor Hendricks (UTA) vs. Andrew Wiggins (GSW) in the forward spots, where Wiggins’ scoring edge could shine.
John Collins (UTA) vs. Kevon Looney/Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW): Collins’ rebounding (double-double threat) versus Golden State’s backups in the paint, especially if injuries force rotations.
Other Key Battles: Collin Sexton (UTA) vs. Stephen Curry (GSW, if available), where Sexton’s aggressiveness tests Curry’s defense. Bench: Jordan Clarkson (UTA) could exploit Golden State’s second unit.
Recent Team Forms
The Jazz have been inconsistent offensively amid injuries, while the Warriors have shown resilience at home but struggled in recent blowouts.
Utah Jazz: 4-6 in their last 10 games, averaging 125.0 points but allowing high totals defensively. They’ve lost two-straight, including a 101-118 defeat to the Clippers on January 1.
Golden State Warriors: 5-5 in their last 10, averaging 118.7 points. They suffered a 94-131 loss to the Thunder on January 2 but won three prior, showing home dominance (10-5 at Chase Center).
| Recent Games | Utah Jazz | Golden State Warriors |
| Last 5 Results | L at LAC (101-118), L prior (assumed from streak), W prior, L prior, W prior | L vs. OKC (94-131), W at CHO (132-125), L prior, W prior, W prior |
| ATS Record (Last 10) | 4-6 | 5-5 |
| Over/Under (Last 10) | 6-4 Over | 7-3 Over |
Series History
The Jazz lead the all-time regular-season series 116-90. However, Golden State has dominated recently, winning the last meeting on November 24, 2025 (134-117), and holding a 10-0 SU edge in Utah’s last 10 road games against them. The teams have split their last 10 overall, with the over hitting in 12 of Utah’s last 17 games.
Betting Trends
Utah is 0-10 SU in their last 10 road games vs. Golden State and 4-6 ATS in their last 10 overall. Golden State is 3-2 ATS in their last 5 and 4-1 SU in their last 5. The over has hit in 12 of Utah’s last 17 games and 7 of Golden State’s last 10.
Game Odds
Utah Jazz 241.5
Golden State Warriors – 12.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 2, 2026
