Utah Jazz fall in game 3 against Golden State Warriors

Just think about how ridiculous that is for a minute.

Consecutive post-season games Golden State have won. The 28-year-old All-Star scored 38 points on 15-of-26 shooting and added 13 rebounds. This works to watch games that are under a local/regional blackout, as well as national blackout games (those that are televised on national TV, like on ESPN, TNT, or NBA TV). This evening only three players (KD, Curry, Iguodala) met that benchmark. On the other, the Jazz just couldn't get stops in this situation. Golden State was held under 106 points for the first time this postseason. His size and skill make for an impossible check for most teams.

Can the Warriors continue to protect the ball?

What time does the Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz Game 3 Start? Then, Warriors could re-sign Curry, Iguodala and Livingston regardless of cap space with their full Bird rights.

Game 4 is Monday night in Utah.

The Warriors, as we know, had some glaring weaknesses exposed in last year's postseason.

Durant had not played four full games in a row since February. In Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Green was retroactively charged with a Flagrant 1 for taking a swipe at LeBron James' genitals after James stepped over Green.

Utah's starters all had solid games as all five of them were in double figures.

Realistically there isn't much more the Jazz could have asked for in tonight's loss.

Draymond Green relishes in being one of the most polarizing players in the National Basketball Association, but he doesn't understand what the people of Utah have against him.

Utah also did by far their best job on Warriors shooters, particularly the Splash Brothers. The Warriors regained the lead on a lob from Green to Igoudala and the quarter ended with them up 72-70. The Jazz desperately need his production, or they'll have to look elsewhere for a third scoring option to help out Hayward and center Rudy Gobert. If they slip to a third straight defeat here tonight, they would face elimination in front of their home fans in Game 4. With that chance squandered away, game four could get ugly right out of the gate. "I've never really had any beef with any players on the Jazz". The Jazz bench managed just 10 points, as coach Quin Snyder tightened his rotation without starting point guard George Hill. If nothing else, Klay Thompson is going to want to outscore Pachulia as much as possible.

Utah's offense made strides in the second quarter, with the Jazz shooting 12-of-19 from the field.

However, Golden State took control on both ends in the final period. Shut down one component of Golden State's offense and another component instantly kicks into overdrive. Curry registered 23 points on a subpar 6-of-20 shooting night. Finally, Draymond Green had an under-the-radar good game, despite a lackluster night from the field. Draymond Green played a fine all-around game with 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Golden State Warriors gave another big example why they signed Kevin Durant during the offseason, and why others around the National Basketball Association were dismayed with the addition. While a lot of credit should go to Shelvin Mack for his dogged defense, Curry can not afford to have an off-night when he is lucky enough to get to go against backup point guards all night long.

Oubre suspended one game • Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was suspended for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics after charging and knocking over Kelly Olynyk in Game 3. "They were bumping us on our cuts, holding a little bit, not allowing us to get free, not allowing us to get free in transition". Aside from his incredible statistical performance, we saw some aggressiveness and tenaciousness from Durant, especially towards Rudy Gobert. The quarter ended with the Jazz up one, 50-49. Against a team this talented, the key is to keep them down. However, they were able to put together three wins in a row to advance to the NBA Finals by the skin of their teeth.