Conley Hits Three After Wraparound Pass From Mitchell During Jazz/Pelicans Game
Jan 3, 2022, 8:01 PM
Mike Conley #10 of the Utah Jazz in action during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 21, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Mike Conley connected on a three-pointer after receiving a beautiful pass from Donovan Mitchell during Utah’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pelicans hosted the Jazz at Smoothie King Center on Monday, January 3.
With 9:15 left in the third quarter, Donovan Mitchell drove the lane before whipping a wraparound pass to Conley in the corner. The veteran guard let loose on a 24-foot attempt to give the Jazz a 10-point lead, 62-52.
Donovan Mitchell is an elite passer.
Video evidence 👇#TakeNote @kslsports pic.twitter.com/J3mPwyfOqV
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) January 4, 2022
After the triple, Conley had 18 points on 6-12 shooting, including 4-6 from distance. He added six rebounds, five assists, and a block during 18 minutes of action.
Mike Conley: sniper#NBAAllStar | @mconley11 pic.twitter.com/vdYNo4QMJJ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2022
Mitchell’s pass was his third assist of the game.
This season, Conley is averaging 14.0 points per game on 46.8 percent shooting, including 42.2 percent on three-pointers.
Utah’s game against New Orleans is broadcast on AT&T Sports Network, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
