Curry's Third Quarter Lifts Warriors Over Utah Jazz
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SAN FRANCISCO. The Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 123-114 Saturday night as Stephen Curry scored 31 points, including 20 in a dominant third-quarter surge that turned the game. Draymond Green drew two technical fouls and was ejected late in the second quarter, playing 12 minutes. Golden State recorded 32 assists and overcame 15 turnovers; five players scored in double figures and De'Anthony Melton had 13 points in his managed return. The victory followed a blowout loss to Oklahoma City the previous night and extended the Warriors' recent on-court winning stretch. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Dec. 20: Draymond Green was ejected against the Phoenix Suns (prior incident mentioned).
- 2. Dec. 22: Green left the bench early after a heated exchange during a win over Orlando.
- 3. Previous night before Utah game: Warriors lost in a blowout to Oklahoma City.
- 4. Saturday night: Warriors defeated Utah Jazz 123-114; Stephen Curry scored 31 with 20 in the third quarter.
- 5. Postgame reports: Green played 12 minutes; the ejection was counted among his career ejections and triggered rotation commentary.
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