Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz Start Game Against Detroit Pistons With Multiple Big Runs
Jan 10, 2021, 1:36 PM | Updated: 1:42 pm
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on July 30, 2020 in Reunion, Florida. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz opened their game against the Detroit Pistons with multiple large scoring runs in the first quarter.
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The Pistons hosted the Jazz at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, January 10.
Mitchell was aggressive to start the contest and scored seven of Utah’s first nine points as part of a 9-0 Jazz run to begin the game.
The 9-0 took place over the first 2:30 of game time.
spida with 7 points.
we've played 2 1/2 minutes. pic.twitter.com/lP4o4wpfwu
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) January 10, 2021
Mitchell scored his seven points on 3/3 shooting, including 1-1 from three.
In addition to scoring, he had one block.
Donovan Mitchell attacking the basket early. Has 7 of Utah’s first 9 points.
9-0 Jazz lead.
9:30 1Q #TakeNote #UTAatDET @kslsports pic.twitter.com/8XjmKcBXOL
— Kyle Ireland 😷 (@kyleireland) January 10, 2021
Mike Conley scored the other two points of Utah’s 9-0 start.
Not only was Utah hot on offense to start the game, the Jazz limited the Pistons to 0-5 shooting to open the contest.
The @UtahJazz open the game on a 9-0 run.
Jazz are 4-5 from the floor while the @DetroitPistons are 0-5
9:30 left in the first quarter, Donovan Mitchell has 7 points. #TakeNote
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 10, 2021
Later in the quarter, the Jazz exploded for a 17-0 run to add to their total.
Utah’s largest lead of the first quarter was 20 points.
At the end of the first 12 minutes of action, Utah owned a 34-19 lead.
At the end of the first quarter, the @utahjazz lead the @detroitPistons 34-19.
Pistons Jerami Grant had 11 points on an efficient 3-5 shooting, but was outplayed by Donovan Mitchell's 13 point first.
Seven Jazz players have scored. #Takenote pic.twitter.com/SwSdmghGZX
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 10, 2021
Mitchell had 13 points on 5-7 field goals.
3 triples for Donovan already pic.twitter.com/gS4fOAd27N
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) January 10, 2021
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The Pistons entered the game with a 2-7 record, including 2-3 at home.
The Jazz came into the contest with a 5-4 record this season and are 4-2 on the road.
Utah’s game against Detroit is broadcast on NBA TV, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.
