Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Crosses Over Clippers’ Paul George Before Burying Three-Pointer
Feb 19, 2021, 9:40 PM | Updated: 9:51 pm
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks to drive around Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 1, 2021 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 put Clippers forward Paul George on skates before connecting on a three-pointer during the opening minutes of the second half of Utah’s game against Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles hosted Utah at Staples Center on Friday, February 19.
With 10:29 left in the third quarter, Mitchell crossed over George before rising up and burying a wide-open triple.
Mitchell’s shot cut L.A.’s lead to 59-54.
skrrrt#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/o694j2s7wi
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) February 20, 2021
Mitchell scored 12 of Utah’s first 15 points of the third quarter.
plays that make your face go 😠pic.twitter.com/CAN9s3RKIa
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) February 20, 2021
After the spurt, the fourth-year guard had 18 points on 7-16 on field goals, including 2-6 from beyond the arc.
Crazy the Clippers on switches can go Patrick Beverley to Kawhi Leonard, but Donovan Mitchell is feeling it right now going towards the rim.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 20, 2021
Mitchell added three rebounds, two assists, and two steals during his first 21 minutes on the court.
At the end of the quarter, the Jazz trailed the Clippers, 77-75.
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Mitchell went to the final 12 minutes of action with 18 points on 7-17 shooting.
He posted a plus-five rating during his 23 minutes of action.
The Jazz shot 43.9 percent overall and 32.1 percent from distance during the first three quarters.
Not a perfect close to the third quarter from the @utahjazz, but they trail by just 4 after trailing by 15 in the first half. @LAClippers lead the Jazz 79-75 with 12 minutes to play.
Mitchell has 18 for the Jazz, Leonard has 24 for LA. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/c10b5JxtK5
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 20, 2021
By comparison, the Clippers shot 48.5 percent from the field, including 31.6 percent from three.
Kawhi Leonard led L.A. with 24 points.
Utah’s game against Los Angeles is broadcast on ESPN, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.
