The Golden State Warriors rested Steph Curry and Draymond Green against the Utah Jazz because they thought the game might not matter in the standings. The early performances from the Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, and Phoenix Suns guaranteed that it wouldn’t. But a lineup made up of this year’s Santa Cruz Warriors saved the day in a 123-116 win.
Klay Thompson led the way with 25 points in just 19 minutes, hitting six triples, dishing three assists, and even blocking a shot. Perhaps he wanted to make sure the Warriors finished with a winning record at home, which they did, moving to 21-20 on the season at Chase Center.