The Golden State Warriors jumped out to a massive 39-17 lead over the Utah Jazz after the first quarter, but the Jazz didn't quit. It was just an eight-point game with under three minutes to go in the third quarter, but Golden State went on a classic Warriors run and pulled away for a 121-95 win.
The Jazz couldn't buy a bucket in the first quarter, falling to hit a two-pointer until late in the quarter.
This bucket by Rudy Gobert was the first two-pointer the Jazz made and it came with under 3 minutes to go in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/U8mizZnvpN
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) May 9, 2017
Stephen Curry was hot all night long, finishing with 30 points, seven assists, five rebounds and several highlight reel plays.
Stephen Curry inbounds the ball and gets it back quickly for the 3-pointer! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/xVeLIyaXoZ
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) May 9, 2017
Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) is feeling it tonight! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/qd7p0huB4J
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) May 9, 2017
Draymond Green's strong play continued and he finished with a triple-double. He racked up 17 points, 10 boards and 11 assists.
Draymond Green (@Money23Green) continues to rain 3-pointers! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/BCrE1HlFPi
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) May 9, 2017
Draymond Green (@Money23Green) gets the steal and throws the alley-oop to @KDTrey5! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/GhPJJTVDCZ
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) May 9, 2017
Kevin Durant had 18 points, six boards and five assists for the Warriors, while Klay Thompson chipped in 21 points. JaVale McGee also reached double figures, with 12 points.
Gordon Hayward did everything he could for the Jazz, finishing with 25 points. Dante Exum had a surprisingly strong effort off the bench, finishing with 15 points.
Dunks like these from Dante Exum and a 14-0 run have allowed the #Jazz to get back in this game! #takenote #GSWatUTA pic.twitter.com/s56BeiTLJJ
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) May 9, 2017
The Warriors will play either the Rockets or Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors have yet to lose a playoff game this season.
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