What we learned as Steph Curry’s huge third quarter fuels Warriors’ win vs. Jazz

BOX SCORESAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors seem to get a boost whenever Draymond Green is banished from a game.Trailing by 12 when Green was ejected late in the second quarter, the Warriors responded by outscoring the Utah Jazz by 21 points over the final 26 minutes and cruising to a 123-114 victory Saturday night at Chase Center.Five Warriors scored in double figures, led by Stephen Curry’s 31 points. Jimmy Butler III and Quinten Post each scored 15 points, while De’Anthony Melton had 13 and Gary Payton II finished with 10.Golden State (19-17) recorded 32 assists and overcame 15 turnovers that gave the Jazz (12-22) 22 points.Here are three observations from a game that dropped Utah to 0-11 at Chase Center:Steph’s insane third quarterAfter a nine-point first half during which he shot 2-of-8 from the field, including 2-of-7 from beyond the arc, Curry blasted out of intermission and delivered 11 minutes of spectacular offensive pyrotechnics.His full arsenal was on display, everything from slashing layups to midrange jumpers to free throws to step-backs and pull-ups from distance – including a 36-footer. Coach Steve Kerr, who typically...