SAN FRANCISCO \u2014 The Utah Jazz couldn\u2019t keep up with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, falling 123-114 at the Chase Center on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Curry finished with 31 points, 22 of which came in the second half. Lauri Markkanen led the way for Utah with 35 and Keyonte George trailed him with 22 points and nine assists.<\/p>\n
The loss extends the Jazz\u2019s streak to three, and they sit at 0-2 in the new year.<\/p>\n
Utah will play two more games on the road before returning to Salt Lake City on January 8.<\/p>\n
Pregame<\/p>\n
are you team jacket or team sweater? \ud83d\udc40\ud83e\udd14#TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3wATNg8CNo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udccdon-site and ready to roll \ud83e\udee1 pic.twitter.com\/ehug7evKjJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Key and Lauri are BACK \ud83d\ude4c#StartingLineup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TA5KaydkWI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n First Quarter<\/p>\n The Finnisher\u2019s back on the court and wastes no time getting back on the stat sheet \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee pic.twitter.com\/j8mjl9X8N9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Lauri and Key are back in the lineup, and they have 11 of Utah\u2019s first 16 points.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Svi\u2019s out here playing chess with Kevin\u2019s screens \u2654 pic.twitter.com\/SnM3Yhpyod<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s gotten to the point now with Keyonte George that if you give him any space on a jumper it\u2019s going in.<\/p>\n Walking into a wide open three like that was obvious, but even when a defender goes under a screen, it\u2019s a no-doubter.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/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 Key corner threes are back on the menu \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73<\/p>\n don\u2019t forget to vote Key for #NBAAllStar<\/a>!<\/p>\n \u2b50\ufe0f | https:\/\/t.co\/X4WJXzIrma<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/j469d9nKBE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2601\ufe0f\u2601\ufe0f\u2601\ufe0f float on, Zay \u2601\ufe0f\u2601\ufe0f\u2601\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/god8iVw9tr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n one foot \u2705 yeah, that\u2019s \ud835\ude4f\ud835\ude4a\ud835\ude50\ud835\ude42\ud835\ude43 \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/Ro2GsohgxN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n After one, the @utahjazz<\/a> lead the @warriors<\/a> 29-25.<\/p>\n Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier have combined for 14 first quarter points. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JhwDp2JU0L<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Second Quarter<\/p>\n sometimes you just have to clear out and let the vet cook \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/M2e8FFs6un<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n catching, shooting and hitting \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n must be a day that ends in Y \u00af\\_(\u30c4)_\/\u00af pic.twitter.com\/hvwzXPQshB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n There has been a serious mindset switch from Cody Williams, and it\u2019s been awesome to see.<\/p>\n He just dunked all over Quinten Post with the left hand.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Been fun to see Cody Williams playing with some more confidence.<\/p>\n There\u2019s something there.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Has anyone made a Quinten Post(er) joke yet?pic.twitter.com\/0TjBvUnrZT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The @utahjazz<\/a> continue to outpace the @warriors<\/a>, owning a 44-42 lead midway through the second quarter. #takenote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/I638G8Zc2f<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n CODY AGAIN???<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n living at the rim \ud835\ude9b\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude97\ud835\ude9d \ud835\ude8f\ud835\ude9b\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude8e \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/HMahEG4wsx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n leave the lane open and Lauri\u2019s gonna FINNISH \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n \u2b50\ufe0f | https:\/\/t.co\/dtNEj5kVsZ<\/a>#TakeNote<\/a> | #NBAAllStar<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xiHjiIXoJ2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Draymond Green gets tossed for arguing about a 3-second violation against Kyle Filipowski.<\/p>\n Big loss for the Warriors, who already have one of the thinnest frontcourts in the NBA.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Bricey conditions in the bay tonight. bundle up \ud83e\udd76 pic.twitter.com\/pLZfNBlosq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n A bit of a clunky first half for the @utahjazz<\/a>, who give up a late three to Steph Curry, but they lead the @warriors<\/a> 65-58 at the break.<\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen has 21 points to lead all scorers.<\/p>\n #takenote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Qv6ukYFNdq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n taking a lead into the break! pic.twitter.com\/9Z4EhLrdyb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Third Quarter<\/p>\n Lauri\u2019s picking up right where he left off in the first half \ud83c\udfaf pic.twitter.com\/zFT7lPITBp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Steph Curry is on a third-quarter heater.<\/p>\n He\u2019s up to 20 points, with 11 coming in the first six minutes of the second half.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Another tough bucket and Lauri hits the \ud835\udfd7,\ud835\udfce\ud835\udfce\ud835\udfce career points mark for his career.<\/p>\n He\u2019s the fifth-fastest Jazzman to achieve the milestone with the team all-time \ud83d\udc4f#TakeNote<\/a> | @MarkkanenLauri<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/EmL3rUjl7R<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n bodied up and got the bucket \ud83d\udd11 pic.twitter.com\/oKL6j7GrWv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n blink and Zay\u2019s \ud835\ude28\ud835\ude30\ud835\ude2f\ud835\ude26 \ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/hv32uTdwzl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n In the past, that would\u2019ve been a three-pointer and likely a miss for Cody Williams.<\/p>\n Instead, he catches, gives a head fake, and makes the downhill layup through contact.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah shot 66.7% from the floor and 57.1% from three in the 3Q.<\/p>\n But seven turnovers, and 11 Golden State points off of them, allowed the Dubs to win the quarter by 11.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Through three, the @utahjazz<\/a> trail the @warriors<\/a> 100-96.<\/p>\n Steph Curry poured in 20 in the third quarter as the Jazz struggled to get stops. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cf7aS6BWVd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n it\u2019s a buckle up night in the bay! pic.twitter.com\/MPR7O1F7EY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Fourth Quarter<\/p>\n file this under: things you \ud835\udddf\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude03\ud835\uddf2 to see \ud83d\uddc4\ufe0f\ud83d\udc9c pic.twitter.com\/pvaXYWIjmr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen is up to 33 points with eight minutes left.<\/p>\n Could very well be the fourth 40-ball of the season for him.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n almost had a double dunk on this one \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n the jam gives Lauri 33 (and counting) on the night! \ud83e\udee1 pic.twitter.com\/gMLnI0iEEa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The @warriors<\/a> are threatening to pull away from the @utahjazz<\/a>.<\/p>\n They own a 113-102 lead with just over seven minutes left in the game. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YaACAj02uS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n the rook\u2019s second three of the night is right on time \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/GePHkJvigq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The @utahjazz<\/a> managed just 18 points in the fourth quarter and fell to the @warriors<\/a> 123-114.<\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen scored 35 in the loss. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KGrzYoFYZk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n heading to Portland \u2708\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/L6fsAoRk8Y<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Follow the Utah Jazz with KSL Sports<\/p>\n All Jazz games will be broadcast live on the KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM\/1280 AM). Occasionally, KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM \/ 1160 AM) will also pick up games.<\/p>\n Utah Jazz fans can watch the team\u2019s games next season for free over the air on KJZZ TV and can stream the games through a paid streaming-based platform on the team\u2019s website. KJZZ is currently broadcast on channel 14.1.<\/p>\n Find all of our Utah Jazz coverage here<\/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
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\nChandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast<\/a>, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com<\/a>. Follow Chandler on X<\/a> for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.
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