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Golden State Warriors: 3 teams that pose a tough challenge

By Aharon Abhishek

Dec 3, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) directs teammates during a break in the action against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) directs teammates during a break in the action against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks to pass the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on March 14, 2021 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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The consistent Utah Jazz  vs the near-perfect Warriors

The Warriors are yet to play Utah this season and their first encounter is slated for January 1. The last time these two sides faced off, Golden State walked off with a close 119-116 win. And despite the 2-1 record against the Jazz, they failed to make the playoffs.

At the time of writing, the Jazz are the only team with a 47.7 FG% in the league and are ahead of the Warriors by 0.2 (GSW are 47.5). The latter are marginally ahead in 3P%, 37.0 in comparison to Jazz’s 36.6.

The numbers are pretty much close, but they don’t matter if the Jazz continue to play the way they have so far in the season. Their record may be 15-7, but their next games against the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis give them a chance to prep better before they face a red-hot Warriors team early next year.

Donovan Mitchell has been in the points for Jazz averaging 23.7 PPG, 4.1 REB, and 5.1 AST. He will be their key offensive presence when they take the hardwood against the Warriors.

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