Donovan Mitchell Hits Three Near Logo During Perfect Start Against Pacers
Nov 11, 2021, 7:45 PM | Updated: 7:51 pm
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 7, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell connected on a three-pointer from near the midcourt logo during a perfect start against the Indiana Pacers.
The Jazz hosted the Pacers at Vivint Arena on Thursday, November 11.
With 7:05 remaining in the opening quarter, Mitchell knocked down a ridiculous 32-foot triple from near the Utah Jazz logo at midcourt.
Donovan Mitchell from DISTANCE. 💦#TakeNote #INDvsUTA @kslsports
🎥: AT&T SportsNet pic.twitter.com/SBPgTh97jx— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 12, 2021
Mitchell’s three-pointer stretched Utah’s lead to 18-14.
The shot from way downtown gave Mitchell 11 points on a perfect 4-4 shooting start, including 3-3 from beyond the arc. He added two assists during his first five minutes on the hardwood.
Spida with 11 already 👀#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/LXG1w0EdO9
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 12, 2021
Mitchell’s 11 points were a season-high in first quarter points by the guard this season.
another look at that stepback 🕷#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/2dDtu48fX1
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 12, 2021
This season, Mitchell is averaging 25.9 points per game, which is tied for eighth among all NBA players. He is shooting 43.0 percent overall and 31.5 percent from distance. Mitchell is adding 4.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 steals in 32.6 minutes per contest.
Donovan Mitchell is showing why he's top five in the NBA in plus-minus early against the Pacers.
Really not much defenses can do when he's on like this.
He's got 11 points on 4-4 shooting including 3-3 from three.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 12, 2021
Utah’s game against Indiana is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, KSL NewsRadio, and The Zone Sports Network.
