Utah Jazz 103-106: Curry Propels Warriors To 19th Unbeaten Run

The Warriors extended their unbeaten run to 19 games and Stephen Curry was the man again. Utah Jazz looked tough on the Warriors but Curry pulled the magic beam to give the Warriors the needed victory. Only 3 points was between the teams.

The Golden State Warriors always rise to the challenge. In a tough, gritty game in Salt Lake City, the Warriors extended their streak to 19-0 with a 106-103 win over the Utah Jazz Monday. Stephen Curry brought in 26 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the win, including an absolutely monster pull-up 3-pointer late to give the Warriors a three-point lead they would not surrender.

Curry missed a chance to ice it late, but after it was Jazz ball with 16 seconds to go, Rodney Hood missed a pull-up 3-pointer for the win. The Warriors secured the rebound, Curry hit free throws and with the Jazz out of timeouts, Gordon Hayward's heave fell short. It's another example of the resilience that the Warriors have shown time and time again.

NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder 111-89 Utah Jazz

Durant had 27 points and six rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 111-89 on Monday night.

It was Durant's first game since he strained his left hamstring in the second quarter of a 125-101 victory at Washington on Nov. 10. The All-Star forward played the whole first quarter against Utah and scored 11 points.

''When I was ready to get back on the court physically, I was there putting my work in making sure my body was ready, my fundamentals were right,'' Durant said. ''I just have the mindset that, no matter what, I just pick up where I left off. I think that is what separates good players from great players, is that mindset.''

NBA: Blake Griffin Wants To Retaliate Fouls!!!

Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker fouled Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin hard on the break during the third quarter of Friday's preseason game. Griffin did not appreciate it, and the two exchanged words. Then things got a bit out of hand:

Yeah, Griffin grabbing Booker's head wasn't the best move. But neither was the initial foul, especially given that it's an exhibition game. Booker was assessed a flagrant-1, and both of them were also given technicals. Chris Paul got a tech, too -- I'm not sure if that one will hold up, but I guess he briefly shoved Booker away.