Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Powers Through Sixer Defenders For Tough Layup
Mar 3, 2021, 5:34 PM | Updated: 6:00 pm
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) tries to go up for a shot with Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) defending as the Utah Jazz and the Philadelphia 76ers play at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Philly won 104-97 on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell scored a tough layup after battling through a pair of 76ers during the opening minutes of Utah’s game against Philadelphia.
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The Sixers hosted the Jazz at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday, March 3.
With 8:59 remaining in the first quarter, Mitchell came down with a rebound and drove the length of the court on a one-man fast break.
The fourth-year guard powered into the paint and up through a couple of defenders for a layup.
off the miss 🏀
to the rim 🕷#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/fNijaJMTxM— utahjazz (@utahjazz) March 4, 2021
Mitchell’s basket was part of an 8-0 run by the Jazzman.
After the stretch, Mitchell had eight points on three field goals. Mitchell’s other buckets were three-pointers.
Donovan Mitchell with the hot hand in the 1st quarter for the #UtahJazz with 10 points and a couple of 3's.#TakeNote l #UTAatPHI pic.twitter.com/dCpsmXHFIE
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) March 4, 2021
He also had three early rebounds.
Following the first 12 minutes of game time, the Jazz led 34-26.
Mitchell ended the first quarter with 10 points, three rebounds, and one assist.
𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐘 start for Spida 🌶 pic.twitter.com/oTmTE2L3dK
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) March 4, 2021
The assists was another highlight of Mitchell’s opening minutes of action. The pass was a no-look dish to Derrick Favors.
some passes make you 😁#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/VIf2xVLuWG
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) March 4, 2021
The Sixers were led by Joel Embiid’s 12 points.
Utah’s game against Philadelphia is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.
