Johnny Juzang Catches Fire From Downtown During Jazz-Warriors Game

SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Johnny Juzang knocked down five three-pointers during the first 15 minutes of game time in Utah’s game against the Golden State Warriors.

Johnny Juzang buries threes vs. Warriors

The Warriors hosted the Jazz at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California on Sunday, April 7.

During his first seven minutes on the court, the UCLA product connected on 5/6 field goals, including a perfect 5-5 from beyond the arc. Juzang had a game-high 15 points.

15 off the bench for @JohnnyJuzang 🔥
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**ties a 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿-𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 and it’s only the second quarter** pic.twitter.com/LLhDYuKbpn

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 8, 2024

Four of the three-pointers came during the opening quarter of play.

Juzang also recorded one steal during his first minutes on the floor.

three of three
from three
for thirty-three#TakeNote | @johnnyjuzang pic.twitter.com/w8wM7U9f5Z

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 8, 2024

This season, the guard is averaging 5.5 points per game on 41.9 percent shooting, including 32.7 from distance.

Utah’s game against Golden State is broadcast on KJZZ, Jazz+, NBA League Pass, KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), KSLSports.com, and the KSL Sports app.

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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 8, 2024

Jazz vs. Warriors

The Jazz arrived in the Bay Area owning an 11-game skid.

Utah’s last victory came against the Atlanta Hawks at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on March 15. The Jazz haven’t won a game away from home since before the trade deadline when they defeated the Charlotte Hornets on January 27.

Utah entered the game vs. Golden State with a 29-49 record, including 9-29 away from the Delta Center.

Back on #WarriorsGround

🏀 GSW vs. UTA
🕠 5:30pm PT
📺 @NBCSAuthentic
📻 @957thegame
📱 https://t.co/SzorqV0yzm
🎫 https://t.co/uDR6QxCjSN@Adobe || Fan Night pic.twitter.com/MZYQBK9bch

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 7, 2024

The Warriors welcome the Jazz with a 42-35 record, including 19-19 at home. The Warriors won six of their previous seven contests before hosting the Jazz.

Golden State and Utah had played two times earlier in the season, both games in Salt Lake City. The Warriors beat the Jazz in each contest, the first on February 12 and again on February 15.

The Jazz and Warriors play each other in each other’s regular season finale on April 14. The game will be played at the Chase Center at 1:30 p.m. (MT).

Kyle Ireland is a Sports Producer and Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com. Listen to Ireland on Yards After College: An NFL Podcast. Follow him on X (@kyleireland), Threads (@kyleirelandksl), and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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