Buddy Hield scored 27 points as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Utah Jazz 127-86 on Friday night. Hield’s outstanding performance included 24 points in the first half, with an impressive 6-of-7 shooting from three-point range.
The Warriors improved to 2-0, dominating the game from the first quarter to the early third. They outscored the Jazz 68-32 during that stretch, establishing a commanding lead early in the matchup.
Utah started strong, taking a 15-6 lead, but Golden State quickly responded, going on a run to take control of the game.