Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Connects After Crossover Against Grizzlies
May 29, 2021, 8:41 PM
Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies guards Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of Game Three of the Western Conference playoffs first round series on May 29, 2021 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell sunk a layup after hitting Jonas Valančiūnas with a mini crossover during Utah’s postseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The Grizzlies hosted the Jazz for Game 3 of the first round series on Saturday, May 29.
With 7:39 remaining in the second quarter, Mitchell drove into the paint and crossed up Valančiūnas before dribbling past the big man for a two-point field goal.
Mitchell’s bucket stretched Utah’s lead to 46-33.
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— utahjazz (@utahjazz) May 30, 2021
At the halftime break, Utah led 62-51.
During the first half of Game 3, Mitchell had nine points points on 3-9 field goals.
Great start for the Jazz, Donovan Mitchell is making it look really easy so far.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) May 30, 2021
After missing Game 1 of the series, the fourth-year guard led Utah to a Game 2 victory with 25 points.
This season, Mitchell is averaging 26.4 points per contest on 43.8 percent shooting.
Utah’s game against Memphis is broadcast on ESPN, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.
