- Matchup: Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: NBA TV
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On Saturday, the Golden State Warriors (18-16) are set to face off against the Utah Jazz (12-20) at the Chase Center.
In their previous outing, the Jazz struggled against the Celtics, falling 129-119. Both teams committed 17 personal fouls, with the Jazz making 13 of their 44 three-point attempts. The Celtics shot 87.0% from the free-throw line, converting 20 of 23. Boston also excelled in rebounding, with a total of 44 boards (11 offensive, 33 defensive) and 3 blocks. They distributed 27 assists and recorded 8 steals. Defensively, Utah allowed opponents to shoot 51.1% from the field (48 out of 94) and managed to force 8 turnovers while earning 4 steals themselves. The Jazz gathered 40 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones, and shot an impressive 84.0% at the charity stripe, converting 21 of 25 attempts. Overall, Utah recorded a field goal percentage of 47.1% (41 out of 87) while hitting 16 of 42 from beyond the arc.
Keyonte George was a standout performer, shooting 54.2% from the field, contributing 7 assists, and playing 39 minutes. He totaled 37 points, making 13 of 24 attempts, while also securing 6 rebounds.
The Jazz enter this game with a record of 12-20 for the season. They average 15.8 turnovers per game and commit 22.7 fouls on average. As a team, Utah secures 45.0 rebounds per contest and has recorded 969 assists for the season, positioning them 5th in the NBA for assist distribution. The Jazz are connecting on 35.7% of their three-point attempts (453 out of 1,269) and stand at 81.0% from the free-throw line. They average 120.4 points per game (6th in the league) while shooting 46.0% from the field.
On defense, the Jazz are forcing 13.5 turnovers per game, while drawing 22.4 personal fouls. They allow 37.6% shooting from three-point range and are ranked 30th in the league for points allowed per game (127.1). The Jazz defense concedes an opponent shooting percentage of 49.2% (1,452 out of 2,951) and allows 44.7 rebounds per game while ranking 29th in the NBA for assists surrendered, yielding 973 assists this season.
In their last game, Golden State triumphed over the Hornets, winning 132-125. They pulled down 37 rebounds (27 defensive, 10 offensive) and experienced 19 turnovers, while also accumulating 7 steals. The Hornets committed 23 personal fouls, giving the Warriors 17 attempts at the free-throw line, where they made 16 for an impressive 94.1%. For three-point shooting, Golden State hit 24 out of 49 attempts (49.0%), while finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 55.4% (46 of 83). The Warriors allowed the Hornets to shoot 48 of 93 (51.6%) from the field and 40.0% from deep, making 16 of 40 attempts, while converting 13 of 17 free-throw attempts (76.5%). On the boards, Golden State permitted Charlotte to grab 37 total rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end.
Key player Stephen Curry shone for the Warriors, shooting 9 of 16 (56.3%) in 33 minutes, contributing 26 points and adding 4 assists.
Golden State currently holds a win-loss record of 18-16 this season. Offensively, the Warriors shoot 45.6% from the field, ranking 25th in the league. They have accumulated 3,930 points for an average of 115.6 points per game, along with 43.6 rebounds per game. They provide 28.1 assists per game (8th in the NBA) and average 16.2 turnovers. The Warriors commit an average of 20.9 fouls per game and excel at the charity stripe with an 82.3% success rate.
The Golden State defense restricts opponents to 34.3% shooting from beyond the arc (412 of 1,200), and teams convert 79.8% of their free-throw attempts against them. They allow 25.8 assists and 44.8 rebounds per game, ranking 11th and 20th in basketball, respectively. The Warriors are 6th in the league for points allowed per game, giving up 113.4, while forcing 15.7 turnovers per game and allowing teams to shoot 46.5% from the field (13th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Pick: Go with Utah
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