SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors had every reason to toss Monday night’s home game against the young, tall and spry Jazz into a growing pile of “scheduled losses.”
Golden State, losers of three consecutive, were without several key members of their frontcourt. Jonathan Kuminga was out with knee soreness for the sixth game in a row. Al Horford (sciatica) will be re-evaluated at the end of the week.
Draymond Green was held out with a foot injury sustained during the Portland game when Donovan Clingan landed on his foot during a fight for a rebound.
But after going down big early, an energized lineup rallied for a much-needed 134-117 victory thanks to a relentless 21-0 run to begin the second quarter.
Steph Curry scored 29, while Jimmy Butler put in 18 and dished out seven assists. Gary Payto

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