Jazz and Warriors Wrap Up Regular Season
The Utah Jazz takes on the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Jazz (31-50) head into the regular-season finale with a smidgen of momentum after a 13-game losing streak, as they've prevailed in back-to-back games. Their most recent success came Friday night, when they edged the Los Angeles Clippers by a 110-109 score. Kenneth Lofton led the Jazz with 27 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal. Keyonte George totaled 14 points, two assists and one rebound. Darius Bazley and Talen Horton-Tucker generated matching 12-point contributions while adding five rebounds and four assists, respectively. Johnny Juzang matched his teammates' scoring total and also provided two assists and two steals. Luke Samanic recorded 11 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal.

The Jazz will remain without John Collins (back), Jordan Clarkson (back), Walker Kessler (nose), Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) and Kris Dunn (foot) for Sunday's game. Collin Sexton (illness) will carry a questionable tag.

The Warriors (45-36) have clinched the 10th and final seed in the Western Conference, and they'll enter Sunday's finale having just seen a three-game winning streak snapped by a 114-109 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 33 points, complementing them with five assists, four rebounds and one steal. Klay Thompson managed 19 points, six boards, one assist, two blocks and one steal. Andrew Wiggins tallied 18 points and four rebounds. Trayce Jackson-Davis generated a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double that included two assists and one steal. Draymond Green did not attempt a shot but finished with 12 rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and one block.

The Warriors will list Curry (ankle), Green (knee), Jonathan Kuminga (pelvis), Chris Paul (hamstring) and Thompson (knee) as questionable for Sunday's game. Gary Payton (calf) will remain out.

Sunday's game marks the fourth and final meeting between the teams this season. The Warriors hold a 3-0 series lead.
Posted on: 4/13/2024 9:14 PM