OAKLAND, Calif. — Before Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, Golden State’s acting coach, Mike Brown, was asked what the Warriors will change about their game plan after hearing the news that Utah Jazz starting point guard George Hill was out with an injury.
“Nothing,” Brown said.
That plan worked wonders.
Golden State quickly jumped out to a 20-point lead in the first quarter and staved off a plucky second-half run by the Jazz en route to a 115-104 victory in Thursday’s late game.
The series shifts to Utah for Game 3 Saturday with the Warriors holding a 2-0 second-round lead that feels even larger than it is.