The Golden State Warriors host the Utah Jazz. In recent games, the Warriors have shown very efficient shooting and excellent teamwork, particularly strong from beyond the arc. However, they need to reinforce their interior defense and improve rebounding, as losing key rebounds can often cost them the game. Utah is a defensively sound team with high tactical execution, often surprising opponents on the road. The Utah Jazz have a recent record of 4 wins and 6 losses in their last 10 games, losing 6 of their last 8. Currently, they have a 12-21 record, ranking 11th in the Western Conference. Offensively, they are strong (averaging 120.4 points per game, 6th in the league), but their defense is very poor (allowing 127.1 points per game, last in the league). Key players include Lauri Markkanen, their top scorer with 27.7 points per game, and Keyonte George, the core guard averaging 24.6 points and 6.8 assists. Jusuf Nurkic has been praised by the coach for bringing a strong inside presence. They are currently experiencing a severe injury crisis, with several key players including Markkanen (knee), George (illness), and Nurkic (toe) out, which has damaged their combat effectiveness, leading to consecutive losses. Recommendation: Over 242.