NBA Game Preview: Utah Jazz (5-11) vs. Golden State Warriors (9-9)

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Venue & Timing

Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, California

Tipoff: 7:30 PM PT (10:30 PM ET)

Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area, KJZZ Utah, NBA League Pass

Injury Report

Utah Jazz:

Lauri Markkanen (ankle, questionable)

Walker Kessler (elbow, probable)

Keyonte George (hamstring, out)

Taylor Hendricks (shoulder, out)

Golden State Warriors:

Stephen Curry (groin, probable)

Draymond Green (suspension, out)

Andrew Wiggins (knee, questionable)

Moses Moody (ankle, out)

Player Matchups

Jordan Clarkson (UTA) vs. Stephen Curry (GSW): Clarkson leads Utah with 18.9 PPG but is streaky. Curry, if active, is averaging 27.5 PPG and remains the Warriors’ offensive engine.

Lauri Markkanen (UTA) vs. Andrew Wiggins (GSW): Markkanen’s shooting and rebounding are critical for Utah. Wiggins’ defense and slashing ability could tilt this matchup if healthy.

Walker Kessler (UTA) vs. Kevon Looney (GSW): Kessler provides rim protection and rebounding. Looney’s experience and positioning make him a steady presence in Golden State’s frontcourt.

Collin Sexton (UTA) vs. Klay Thompson (GSW): Sexton’s speed and aggression vs. Thompson’s perimeter shooting. Thompson is averaging 16.2 PPG but has struggled with efficiency.

Team Recent Form

Utah Jazz:

13th in Western Conference.

Lost 6 of last 7, including a 118‑104 defeat to Denver.

Offense ranked 24th (110.2 PPG), defense ranked 26th (118.7 PPG allowed).

Golden State Warriors:

8th in Western Conference.

Won 3 of last 5, including a 122‑105 win over Memphis.

Offense ranked 12th (115.4 PPG), defense ranked 15th (113.8 PPG allowed).

Series History

2024‑25 Season: Warriors lead series 2‑1.

Last Meeting (Mar. 2025): Golden State won 119‑108 behind Curry’s 31 points.

Overall: Warriors lead all‑time series 119‑93.

Betting Trends:

Warriors are 5‑2 ATS in last 7 home games.

Jazz are 2‑8 ATS in last 10 overall.

Over has hit in 4 of last 5 Warriors games.

Jazz have lost 5 straight road games by double digits.

Final Score Projection: Golden State Warriors 118, Utah Jazz 108

Game Odds

Utah Jazz                                             238.5

Golden State Warriors                   – 14.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 23, 2025