NBA PLAYOFFS: Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz ($25 Prize!)
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Nov 30, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) defends during the second half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Warriors won 106-103. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Prizing:
1st Place: $25 Amazon gift card
2nd-5th Place: $10 Starbucks gift card
Overview:
On Monday, May 8th, the Golden State Warriors will be on the road to take on the Utah Jazz in game four of their Western Conference playoff series. The Warriors hold a (3-0) series advantage.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Warriors 110.3 – Jazz 100.9 with an over/under of 211.2.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Warriors +11.6 (1st) > Jazz +3.9 (6th)
Points per game: Warriors 115.9 (1st) > Jazz 100.7 (28th)
Points allowed per game: Jazz 96.8 (1st) > Warriors 104.3 (11th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Warriors 49.5% (1st) > Jazz 46.6% (9th)
Three Point Percentage: Warriors 38.3% (3rd) > Jazz 37.2% (tied for 8th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Warriors 43.5% (1st) > Jazz 44.3 (2nd)
Turnovers committed per game: Jazz 12.9 (tied for 11th) > Warriors 14.4 (22nd)
Turnovers forced per game: Warriors 14.8 (1st) > Jazz 11.5 (tied for 29th)
Rebounds per game: Warriors 44.4 (tied for 7th) > Jazz 43.2 (tied for 19th)
Assists per game: Warriors 30.4 (1st) > Jazz 20.1 (28th)
Summary:
Golden State remains unbeaten in the playoffs and now have a (3-0) series advantage after beating Utah 102-91 in game three. The Jazz frustrated Stephen Curry into an ugly 23 points on 6-20 shooting but Kevin Durant went off for 38 points and 13 rebounds. The Warriors held the Jazz to just 39% shooting and outrebounded them 51-42. The Jazz were again without their starting point guard in George Hill who was out with a toe injury. Hill is questionable for game five and Utah has really missed his playmaking and scoring ability. For the playoffs, Golden State is averaging 114.4 points per game while allowing 99.3. Utah is averaging 98.1 points per game and have allowed 100.7. Golden State has been the best offensive team in basketball all season but I’ve been impressed with their defense in the post-season. Curry will likely bounce back and have a big game four scoring wise. I like the Warriors to finish off the sweep and advance to the Western Conference Finals.
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