SALT LAKE CITY — Over the past three months, as he languished on the Warriors' bench, center JaVale McGee exorcised his annoyance by seeking out post-practice games of 3-on-3 and running miles on the treadmill after games in which he did not play. "I knew that if I did that," McGee said, "I'd be ready when my time comes." After Tuesday night's 129-99 loss to Utah, Golden State head coach Steve Kerr called McGee the "lone bright spot." With Jordan Bell (left ankle inflammation) and Kevon Looney (illness) sidelined, McGee offered the Warriors an instant-energy big man off the bench, posting a season-high 14 points on 7-for-8 shooting, four rebounds and two blocks in 16 minutes.