SALT LAKE CITY \u2013 The Utah Jazz fell to the Golden State Warriors 123\u2011114, dropping their second consecutive game to open their four\u2011game road trip and extending their overall losing streak to three.<\/p>\n
Lauri Markkanen scored 35 points to lead the Jazz, while Steph Curry added 31 to carry the Warriors.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Game Blog: Warriors Down Jazz In Second Half<\/a><\/p>\n Jazz Go Cold In Fourth Quarter<\/p>\n After shooting extremely well through the first 36 minutes, the Jazz entered the fourth quarter unable to find the bottom of the basket.<\/p>\n Over the opening three quarters, the Jazz converted nearly 61 percent of their field\u2011goal attempts, including an 11\u201123 mark from three\u2011point range.<\/p>\n \u201cOffensively, I continue to be really pleased with our team,\u201d Jazz coach Will Hardy said. \u201c62 points in the paint \u2014 we\u2019re moving the ball really well.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite that strong start, the Jazz lost their rhythm in the final 12 minutes at Golden State, connecting on just 6\u201122 from the field in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n Keyonte George struggled the most, missing all five of his attempts after opening the game 7\u201113.<\/p>\n QB1 @MarkkanenLauri<\/a> \ud83c\udfaf\ud83c\udfc8 pic.twitter.com\/DT4BHrZyYv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n George closed the night with 22 points and nine assists while shooting 7\u201118 overall and 4\u20119 from deep, but he scored only two points in the fourth quarter and finished with seven turnovers.<\/p>\n Markkanen also cooled late, shooting 2\u20116 after knocking down 13 of his first 21 attempts.<\/p>\n Although Jimmy Butler, De\u2019Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II delivered strong defensive efforts to disrupt the Jazz\u2019s top scorers, Utah also missed several clean looks, especially from the perimeter.<\/p>\n The Jazz shot just 2\u201112 from three in the final period, including a combined 1\u20118 from their starters.<\/p>\n Bench Struggled To Keep Pace With Lack Of Depth<\/p>\n With Jusuf Nurkic and Ace Bailey sidelined by lingering foot and hip injuries, the Jazz\u2019s limited depth made it difficult to match the Warriors\u2019 superior second unit.<\/p>\n Even after Draymond Green was ejected midway through the first half for arguing a non\u2011call on a three\u2011second violation, the Warriors\u2019 reserves outperformed the Jazz.<\/p>\n Utah\u2019s bench shot an efficient 12\u201121 but was still outscored 46\u201130 by Golden State\u2019s experienced group.<\/p>\n Isaiah Collier and Walt Clayton each contributed eight points, while Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams combined for 13. However, Taylor Hendricks managed only one point and did not attempt a field goal in 13 minutes.<\/p>\n CODY WILLIAMS WITH ONE FOR THE WALL \ud83d\udea8\ud83d\ude31 pic.twitter.com\/ACqhfqc2po<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Melton and Payton II gave the Warriors significant two\u2011way production, combining for 23 points and applying steady pressure on George.<\/p>\n Trayce Jackson\u2011Davis added nine points and six rebounds, four of them on the offensive glass.<\/p>\n \u201cWe struggled in certain moments to rebound, and that\u2019s something we can continue to clean up,\u201d Hardy said. \u201cI thought we needed to be more physical on the baseline, in particular, finding cutters who are going to rebound.\u201d<\/p>\n Without Nurkic, the Jazz were outrebounded 45\u201137 and lost the second\u2011chance\u2011points battle 18\u20119.<\/p>\n Next Utah Jazz Broadcast<\/p>\n The Jazz will travel to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday at 8 p.m. MST. The game will be televised on KJZZ, streamed on Jazz+, and heard on\u00a097.5 The KSL Sports Zone<\/a>.<\/p>\n Are you on Instagram? Let\u2019s connect, give us a follow @kslsports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah\u2019s sports leader. You can stream live radio, video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.<\/a><\/p>\n Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on\u00a0<\/a>97.5 The KSL Sports Zone<\/a>. Find Ben on Twitter at\u00a0<\/a>@BensHoops,<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram\u00a0<\/a>@BensHoops,<\/a>\u00a0or on\u00a0BlueSky<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n