The superhuman Golden State Warriors that we’ve all come to venerate looked surprisingly human on the road against a young and hungry Utah Jazz team that answered the bell.
Unlike in their previous 18 games, the Warriors were pushed to their absolute limit Monday, facing a Jazz squad that had nothing to lose. For the first time this season, the Warriors “escaped” with a win—which is something we haven’t had to say for a while.
A nail-biter from the opening tip, here are the three biggest takeaways from the game.
Jazz’s Length and Size Frustrate Warriors
Facing a superior opponent, the Jazz showed no signs of backing down from a Warriors team that entered the building with an unblemished 18-0 record.