# Warriors Beat Jazz, Take Control of Series ## Curry Explodes for 33, Green Dominates Inside The Golden State Warriors took a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz with a 117-101 victory on Tuesday night in San Francisco. Stephen Curry led the way for the Warriors with 33 points, while Draymond Green had a dominant performance with 17 points, 21 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Jazz were led by Donovan Mitchell's 25 points, but they were unable to keep pace with the Warriors' high-powered offense. The Warriors led by just five points at halftime, but they pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Jazz 33-21. Curry was unstoppable in the third quarter, scoring 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting. Green also had a strong third quarter, with 9 points and 8 rebounds. The Warriors continued to pour it on in the fourth quarter, extending their lead to as many as 20 points. The Jazz never gave up, but they were unable to close the gap. The Warriors will now head to Salt Lake City for Games 3 and 4 of the series. Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday night. ## Curry's Performance Curry was brilliant in Game 2, scoring 33 points on 11-of-20 shooting. He also had 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Curry was particularly effective in the third quarter, when he scored 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting. He also had 3 assists in the third quarter. Curry is now averaging 30.5 points per game in the playoffs. ## Green's Dominance Green was a force on both ends of the court in Game 2. He scored 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting, and he also had 21 rebounds and 8 assists. Green was particularly dominant on the boards, where he grabbed 21 rebounds, including 10 offensive rebounds. Green is now averaging 14.5 points, 16.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game in the playoffs. ## Warriors' Defense The Warriors' defense was solid in Game 2, holding the Jazz to just 101 points. The Warriors forced the Jazz into 17 turnovers, and they also blocked 6 shots. The Warriors' defense has been one of the best in the NBA all season long, and they have continued to play well in the playoffs. ## Jazz's Struggles The Jazz struggled to keep pace with the Warriors' high-powered offense in Game 2. The Jazz shot just 42.3% from the field, and they were outrebounded by the Warriors 50-37. The Jazz also had 17 turnovers, which led to 21 points for the Warriors. The Jazz will need to play better in Game 3 if they want to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole in the series. ## Conclusion The Warriors took a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Jazz with a 117-101 victory on Tuesday night in San Francisco. The Warriors were led by Stephen Curry's 33 points and Draymond Green's dominant performance with 17 points, 21 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Jazz were led by Donovan Mitchell's 25 points, but they were unable to keep pace with the Warriors' high-powered offense. The Warriors will now head to Salt Lake City for Games 3 and 4 of the series. Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday night.
