(My Sportsbook) - The Utah Jazz will try to get back on the winning track when they open a quick two-game homestand tonight versus the Golden State Warriors at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah has lost two straight and five of its last six games, including Friday's 105-99 setback at San Antonio. Deron Williams put forth a 25-point, 10-assist effort for Utah, which went 1-2 on a three-game road trip. The playoff-bound Jazz are also eighth in the West, just a game behind New Orleans and Dallas for the sixth spot in the standings. Mehmet Okur chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Carlos Boozer finished with 15 points in the loss to the Spurs. Utah will also host the Clippers and is 32-7 in Salt Lake City this season. Golden State has lost two in a row since a three-game winning streak and is coming off Friday's 113-109 loss versus the Houston Rockets. Kelenna Azubuike had a season-best 32 points for the Warriors, who got 18 points apiece from Ronny Turiaf and CJ Watson. Anthony Randolph had 17 points and Anthony Morrow added 16 for the Warriors, who will also battle San Antonio and Phoenix to close out the 2008-09 season. Warriors guard Jamal Crawford is questionable for Saturday's game because of a strained lower back. Utah has won two of three meetings with Golden State this season and 21 of the previous 31 matchups between the teams. The Warriors have lost six straight and 25 of their last 27 trips to Salt Lake City.
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