Warriors vs. Jazz — Nov 25, 2025 at Chase Center: Lineup, Momentum & Key Matchups
Date & Location
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When: November 25, 2025
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Where: Chase Center, San Francisco
Current Form & Context
The Golden State Warriors enter this matchup looking to stabilize their season after some uneven performances. With their defensive anchor questionably available and their frontcourt depth challenged, this game against the Utah Jazz represents both a test and an opportunity.
For the Jazz, the landscape is difficult. A major blow came with the loss of their starting center, Walker Kessler, for the remainder of the season due to a torn labrum. Without Kessler’s presence inside, Utah’s ability to protect the rim and control the boards faces serious pressure.
Injury Report & Predicted Lineups
Golden State Warriors
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Draymond Green is listed as questionable due to a foot injury.
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Al Horford will miss the matchup with Utah, sidelined for at least three games because of sciatica.
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Jonathan Kuminga is also “day-to-day” per recent reports.
Projected Warriors Starting Five:
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PG: Stephen Curry
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SG: Moses Moody
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SF: Will Richard
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PF: Jimmy Butler
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C: Draymond Green (if available; otherwise, expect rotation adjustments)
Utah Jazz
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Walker Kessler is out for the season after shoulder surgery.
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Georges Niang remains out due to a foot injury.
Projected Jazz Starting Five:
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PG: Keyonte George
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SG: Johnny Juzang
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SF: Svi Mykhailiuk
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PF: Lauri Markkanen
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C: Jusuf Nurkic
Strengths, Tactics & Key Matchups
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Warriors’ Strategy: With Horford out and Green’s status uncertain, Golden State may lean more on small-ball lineups. Expect them to push tempo, space the floor, and exploit Utah’s interior weakness. Moses Moody and Will Richard could be tasked with creating offense and defending aggressively on the perimeter.
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Jazz’s Challenge: Utah’s size disadvantage without Kessler is glaring. They will depend heavily on Lauri Markkanen to carry the scoring load. Defensively, they have to rely on Nurkic and smaller, scrambling lineups to contest shots, which could compromise rebounding and interior defense.
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Big Matchup to Watch: Curry vs. George — if Curry finds space and rhythm, he can dissect the Jazz defense. Meanwhile, Markkanen’s production will be crucial for Utah; if he’s contained, Golden State could take control.
Prediction & What’s at Stake
Given the injury picture and the mismatch inside, the Warriors have a clear edge. Their ability to run and stretch the floor could overwhelm Utah’s rotation. If Golden State executes and stays healthy, they should be able to pull away.
Prediction: Warriors win by a moderate margin. Expect a fast-paced game with a relatively high total score, given Utah’s vulnerability at the rim and Golden State’s offensive weapons.
