Utah Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Buries Three-Pointer Over Heat Star Jimmy Butler

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell buried a three-pointer over Heat forward Jimmy Butler as part of a big third quarter during Utah’s game against Miami.

The Heat hosted the Jazz on Friday, February 26.

With 5:41 remaining in the third quarter, Mitchell rose up from the far corner and connected on a triple over the Miami All-Star.

Mitchell’s three was part of a 12-point quarter by the Jazzman.

Donovan Mitchell shows his offensive versatility scoring 12 points in the 3rd quarter. #takenote @kslsports pic.twitter.com/TxVN0olouF

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) February 27, 2021

After Utah trailed by four points at halftime, Mitchell and the Jazz exploded for 41 points over the following 12 minutes of action.

At the end of the third quarter, the Jazz trailed the Heat, 96-94.

we've got a good one ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/dN9FYUMoHF

— utahjazz (@utahjazz) February 27, 2021

Mitchell had 24 points on 10-18 shooting, including 2-5 from beyond the arc during the first 36 minutes of game time.

The Jazz shot 47.8 percent from the field but allowed the Heat to go for a blistering 51.5 percent.