The Golden State Warriors started their 114-103 victory Tuesday over the undermanned Utah Jazz without their starting point guard — and almost finished it without their backup point guard. Or so it momentarily seemed.

Dennis Schroder scored 23 points with five 3-pointers, Brandin Podziemski contributed 20 points off the bench with Stephen Curry sitting out to rest his troublesome knees, and the Golden State Warriors beat the stumbling Utah Jazz 114-103.

Warriors guard Dennis Schroder suffered a scary leg injury and left the game against the Jazz on Tuesday night.

Looking to see some production from the role players, head coach Steve Kerr got that and some. The Warriors walked away with a 114-103 win over the Utah Jazz to complete the first half of their six-game home stretch.

The 31-year-old point guard will get the starting nod with Stephen Curry (knees) sidelined. Schroder has started in 17 outings for the Warriors this season, during which he has averaged 10.6 points and 4.

The Golden State Warriors receive another injury scare as Dennis Schroder had to be helped off the floor vs Jazz

Dennis Schroder had his most productive game with his new team, scoring 23 points while filling in for Stephen Curry, and the Golden State Warriors held on for a 114-103 win over the Utah Jazz.

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The marriage between the Golden State Warriors and veteran point guard Dennis Schröder shows no indication of being fixed, Monte Poole writes.

BOTTOM LINE: Dennis Schroder and the Golden State Warriors host Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference play. The Warriors are 16-15 in conference play. Golden State has a 3-4 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

The Golden State Warriors need every edge they can find, and Brandin Podziemski will bring his every time he is called.

The Golden State Warriors entered Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz with a major level of desperation for a win. As the day progressed, it was reveale