Utah Jazz Fall to Golden State Warriors in Regular Season Finale
Warriors Secure Playoff Berth with 123-116 Victory
SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors clinched a berth in the Western Conference Playoffs with a 123-116 victory over the Utah Jazz at Chase Center on Sunday afternoon.
Key Players
Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 25 points, going 6-of-11 from three-point range. Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, while Stephen Curry contributed 18 points and 9 assists.
Lauri Markkanen paced the Jazz with 23 points, followed by Collin Sexton with 22 points and 7 assists. Jordan Clarkson chipped in with 18 points off the bench.
Game Summary
The Warriors jumped out to an early lead, but the Jazz fought back to tie the game at halftime. Golden State pulled away in the second half, outscoring Utah by 10 points in the third quarter and holding on to the lead in the fourth.
Thompson's 25 points were a season-high, and he also set two franchise records. He became the first Warriors player to make at least six three-pointers in four consecutive games, and he also set a new record for most three-pointers made in a single season with 385.
The victory gives the Warriors a 53-29 record, securing the third seed in the Western Conference. The Jazz finish the regular season with a 49-33 record, earning the fifth seed.
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