Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 3, 2026

Golden State's 123-114 victory over Utah came down to a third quarter that tilted the entire game. The Warriors outscored the Jazz 42-31 in that pivotal frame, building enough cushion to weather a fourth-quarter collapse where both teams managed just 41 combined points.

The first half moved at a brisk pace, with the teams combining for 123 points through 24 minutes. Utah kept pace early, particularly through Lauri Markkanen's efficient scoring—the Jazz star finished with 35 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist—but Golden State's depth proved decisive. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 31 points, 5 assists, and 2 rebounds, while Quinten Post and Jimmy Butler III each added 15 points off the bench. Keyonte George orchestrated the Jazz offense with 22 points and 9 assists, but Utah's offense stalled in the second half. After combining for 73 points in the third quarter, both teams went cold in the fourth, combining for just 41—a dramatic 32-point swing from Q3 to Q4 that shaped the final margin.

The final combined total of 237 fell 11.5 points short of the 248.5 market line. DAGGER leaned under pregame, and it cashed. Golden State's recent defensive form (119.5 allowed per game over its last 10) paired with Utah's declining offensive output in the second half to keep the game firmly below the number despite the higher-scoring third quarter.