With 32 points from Thompson, the Golden State Warriors easily defeated the weakened Utah Jazz on Sunday night, winning 118-110.

Coach Steve Kerr remarked, “It was incredible.” “Klay really helped us get that lead with his shot-making.”

Before the game, the Warriors secured their spot in the four-team play-in tournament by defeating Houston 147-136 in overtime.

The Warriors understand that all they need to do is “keep trying to win,” Kerr stated. Despite what might seem like a daunting road, Kerr believes this team still has a great opportunity to make a special playoff run.

“It will be fascinating, with four games left and a ton of possibilities,” he remarked.

Starting at the opening tip, Thompson emerged searching for his shot to handle the majority of the scoring load on a night when Stephen Curry was held out for the first time and Chris Paul took over in his place as the Warriors prevailed for the seventh time in eight games.

Kerr made use of the 26th starting lineup change of the season. Between games, Curry had several days off over the break. So far, he has participated in 71 games, the most since 2016–17.

“This is the most games he’s played in a long time, and he needed it,” About the 36-year-old two-time MVP, Kerr stated. “It will keep him healthy until next week.”

Serve Joshua Jackson scored a career-high 27 points off of seven threes to lead the Jazz to their 12th straight defeat and their 15th loss in 16 games. They are without a victory at the GOA since February 9, 2022. Kendall George gained 25 points.

Against the Suns on March 13, 2023, Thompson shot 12 for 23 with six 3-pointers, scored 25 points by halftime for his best scoring half of the season, and started the first two quarters of play with 25 or more points.

In the first quarter, Gordon connected on eight of twelve 3s to take a 41-28 lead, with the Warriors’ third-period scoring 40 or more points. Thompson nailed four of his first ten attempts with 3s.

After missing six games due to tendonitis in both knees, Jonathan Kuminga returned to the court and scored 21 points and dished out 10 rebounds in his sixth consecutive 20-point game as a substitute. That corresponded with Sarunas Marciulionis for the majority of these games in Warriors’ franchise history since 1977–1978 when starters started getting recalled.

“I was more focused on going in there and making an impact on a win because, at the end of the day, a win is a win,” Kuminga remarked.

Finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, Brandin Podziemiamski had his 17th game with at least 10 points, five rebounds, and five assists – second among rookies.

“Right now, we’ve just been figuring out how to win,” PODziеmski stated. “I believe that we are playing really well, particularly when it comes to sharing the ball.” We’re just having fun while playing together.

For a second straight game, the Warriors were also without Andrew Wiggins due to left ankle soreness.

The Golden State Warriors have won all three of their meetings with the Jazz this season — four in a row — and the teams will meet one last time this Sunday at Chase Center to wrap off the regular season. When the Warriors shoot at least 50% (53.3) and have 30 or more assists (32 on Sunday), they improved to 18-2.

In the fourth quarter, Draymоnd Green went to the locker room to have his back examined, but Kеrr stated that he was well.