The Golden State Warriors travel to Salt Lake City to play the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Friday.

The Warriors (1-0) didn't look their best in their opener, but they were still able to prevail with a win. That's why this team is so good though, as they win whether they play well or not. Having four all-stars in your starting lineup can make up for those sort of deficiencies and this club looks well on their way to another deep run. What was noticeable in that win over the Oklahoma City Thunder was their defense, with the Warriors holding the Thunder to just 36 percent from the field and 27 percent from three-point range. That's all that needs to be done when you have a roster full of elite shooters, as Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant combined for 59 points in that victory. Damion Jones and Kevon Looney did a brilliant job of holding down the center position too, as they combined for 22 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. That's pretty much what DeMarcus Cousins will provide at that position when he returns from his Achilles injury as the rich just keep getting richer.

The Jazz (1-0) are one of the scariest teams in the league, as they've developed into a defensive powerhouse. While that didn't show in their opening win over the Sacramento Kings, this is a Utah club who ranked top-three in points allowed and defensive efficiency last season. A 123-117 win on Wednesday doesn't really emphasize that point, but it shows that Utah can win in any fashion. Joe Ingles was the player of the game in that victory, collecting 22 points, six assists and four steals. Ingles has developed into one of the most valuable players on this team, as he's becoming a true two-way threat. Ricky Rubio provided just one point, two rebounds and four assists in that win, as better days are for sure ahead of the talented Spaniard. Donovan Mitchell hasn't even been mentioned yet, as his 24 points in that win show that his record-breaking rookie season was no fluke. All these pieces don't even factor in Rudy Gobert, who is undoubtedly the best rim protector in the league. Having all of these pieces is a recipe for success and many people expect this Jazz team to do just that this season.

Despite the fact that Golden State won seven of their previous eight games over Utah coming into last season, the Jazz won the four-game season series leat year, 3-1.