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Utah Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Rattles Rim With Slam Dunk Against Miami

Feb 13, 2021, 8:09 PM | Updated: 8:09 pm

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Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz controls the ball during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 26, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah.(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell bounced up and rattle the rim with a fierce slam dunk during the first half of Utah’s game against the Miami Heat.

The Jazz hosted the Heat at Vivint Arena on Saturday, February 13.

About three minutes into the second quarter, Mitchell put up a three-pointer that missed and Jordan Clarkson came down with the rebound.

Immediately after the miss, Mitchell drove toward the basket and Clarkson dished the ball off to the fourth-year guard.

Mitchell bounced up and rocked the iron with a powerful one-handed jam.

Mitchell’s dunk cut Miami’s lead to 31-29.

At the end of the second quarter, the Jazz owned a 47-42 advantage. Utah outscored Miami in the second quarter, 29-21

Mitchell finished the half with 10 points, two rebounds, one assist, and a steal.

The Jazz ended the opening 24 minutes of action shooting 41.9 percent overall and only 14.3 percent from beyond the arc.

Miami was limited to 37.2 percent shooting from the field, including 33.3 percent from distance.

Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and Duncan Robinson led the Heat with eight points apiece.

Utah’s game against Miami is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.

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