Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz: Takeaways from a close road win

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 19: Jonas Jerebko #21 of the Golden State Warriors and teammate Stephen Curry #30 react to their 124-123 win over the Utah Jazz at the end of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 19, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jerebko had the winning basket. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

The Golden State Warriors gave up 81 points in the first half but stormed back in championship fashion to defeat the Utah Jazz on a last-second tip in. Here are a few takeaways from the road win.

Going into the matchup the Golden State Warriors knew they would be tested when facing the Utah Jazz on the road. Based off their regular season series last year, and Utah’s strong performance in the postseason, the Jazz entered this season with high expectations as a potential threat in the loaded Western Conference.

And for the first half Utah absolutely crushed those expectations, pouring 81 points on the defending champs. Golden State gets the opposing team’s best performance night in night out, and they surely took the best punch from the Utah Jazz.

Alas, the Warriors are the “defending champs” for a reason, and with two former MVPs in Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant leading the way, Golden State knows when to turn it on as they stormed their way to a comeback, capped off by a thriller way to win the game at the last second.

Here are a few takeaways from the 124-123 win in Salt Lake City.

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