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The Utah Jazz defeated the Golden State Warriors 119–116 on March 9 at Delta Center in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 224.5 points. B. Sensabaugh led Utah with 21 points, while K. Filipowski contributed 19 in a balanced offensive effort. The Jazz shot 48.2 percent from the field and made 12 three-pointers, controlling the glass with 50 rebounds and dishing out 29 assists despite 17 turnovers. Golden State's D. Melton paced the visitors with 22 points, and the Warriors compensated for a sluggish 43.4 field-goal percentage by connecting on 16 threes and distributing 33 assists. Utah's third quarter proved decisive, as the Jazz outscored Golden State 32–29 in that frame to build crucial separation. The Warriors mounted a fourth-quarter surge, scoring 32 points to nearly complete the comeback, but Utah's defensive rating of 118.1 held firm down the stretch. The loss leaves Golden State searching for consistency as Utah gains ground in the Western Conference playoff race.
