If without their four starters, expect the Jazz to roll out a similar starting five as they did against the Clippers: Isaiah Collier running the starting point guard spot for a second straight game, Svi Mykhailiuk to fill out the backcourt, and perhaps Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks, and Kyle Filipowski as the ones to round out the frontcourt.

It was all Warriors down the stretch, as Brooklyn shot just 31.6%, committed five turnovers and was outscored 31-22, with Porter and Thomas combining to go 0-for-3 in the quarter. Golden State also won the battle in the paint 56-30, and its bench accounted for 58 points.

The Golden State Warriors are at a familiar crossroads. They are good enough to compete on most nights, disciplined enough to defend at a high level, but increasingly limited by an offense that struggles to keep pace with the league’s elite.

The Warriors will host the Thunder on Friday, with tip-off from Chase Center scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Golden State and Utah will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference foes. Saturday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams.

The Golden State Warriors faced the Charlotte Hornets in the final game of 2025. Here are the highlights, score and results:

The Nets once again got out to a big lead against the Warriors at home, but this time their depth was outclassed.

Toronto will aim to stop its five-game home losing streak when the Raptors take on Golden State. Sunday's matchup is the first this season between the squads.

Chet Holmgren had a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds to lead the OKC Thunder to a 131-94 win against the shorthanded Golden State Warriors on Friday night.