- Matchup: Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: KJZZ
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The Utah Jazz (15-31) will go up against the Golden State Warriors (26-22) at the Delta Center this Wednesday.
In their latest outing, the Warriors faced off against the Timberwolves, suffering a 108-83 defeat. Golden State recorded 19 personal fouls, while Minnesota totaled 15. The Warriors managed to hit 14 of their 35 three-point attempts, while Minnesota excelled at the free-throw line, converting 20 of 26 for a rate of 76.9%. Minnesota also dominated on the boards with 56 rebounds (9 offensive, 47 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks. The Timberwolves tallied 29 assists and 12 steals over the course of the game. Defensively, the Warriors permitted their opponents to shoot 45.7%, allowing 37 of 81 shots to find the mark. Golden State contributed 21 assists and forced 22 turnovers while stealing the ball 13 times. They grabbed a total of 45 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. From the free-throw line, they made 8 of 13 attempts, yielding a 61.5% success rate. The Warriors finished the game with a shooting percentage of 34.7% (33 of 95) and connected on only 9 of 39 from beyond the arc.
Quinten Post showed up strong in this matchup. He shot 41.7% from the field and finished with no assists after 28 minutes of play, securing 5 rebounds and 13 points on 5 of 12 shooting.
The Warriors hold a record of 26-22 entering this game. They average 15.4 turnovers per game and commit 20.0 personal fouls each contest. As a unit, Golden State averages 42.9 rebounds per game and boasts 1,375 assists so far this season, ranking them 5th in the NBA for passing. The Warriors are shooting 36.3% from three-point range (776 of 2,139) and 81.5% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 116.0 points per game (17th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 46.0%.
On defense, Golden State forces an impressive 16.1 turnovers per game and draws 19.1 fouls. However, they rank 22nd in the league for assists allowed, having surrendered 1,270. The Warriors permit a field goal percentage of 47.0% (2,001 of 4,260) and allow 44.9 boards per game. They concede 35.3% from three-point territory and currently rank 9th in points allowed (113.4) per game.
The Jazz faced a tough loss recently to the Heat, resulting in a 147-116 scoreline. Utah managed to collect 27 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a total of 34. They turned the ball over 14 times but managed to secure 9 steals in this matchup. The Heat committed 21 fouls, sending the Jazz to the free-throw line 28 times, where they successfully made 21 shots (75.0%). From beyond the arc, Utah could only convert 7 of their 25 attempts (28.0%). By the end of the game, the Jazz had shot 44 of 92 from the field for a shooting percentage of 47.8%. They allowed the Heat to score on 47 of 108 attempts, granting Miami a shooting rate of 43.5%. The Heat also excelled by shooting 40.4% from three-point range, hitting 19 out of 47 shots and finishing 34 out of 42 at the free-throw line (81.0%). Defensively, Utah allowed Miami to collect a total of 64 rebounds (26 offensive).
Brice Sensabaugh had a notable performance, going 7 for 15 with a field goal percentage of 46.7%, alongside collecting 4 rebounds. Sensabaugh totaled 23 points in 23 minutes and added 1 assist.
Currently, the Jazz sit at a record of 15-31 for the season. Offensively, they shoot 46.8% from the field, positioning them 18th in the league. Utah has tallied 5,475 points this season (119.0 per game) and averages 44.0 rebounds per outing. They lead the league with 30.3 assists per game but also experience 15.7 turnovers per game. Utah averages 21.9 fouls per contest and has an impressive free-throw shooting percentage of 80.3%.
Defensively, Utah allows opponents to shoot 37.8% from three, with their opponents hitting 78.2% of their free throws. They concede 30.8 assists and 45.3 rebounds per game, ranking 30th and 22nd in the league, respectively. The Jazz are at the bottom of the league in points allowed per game (127.8) while forcing 13.5 turnovers and permitting teams to shoot 49.3% from the field (30th overall).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Prediction: Bet on Utah
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