Jazz Guard Mike Conley Scores First Points As All-Star On Assist From Donovan Mitchell
Mar 7, 2021, 8:43 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah guard Mike Conley scored his first points as an NBA All-Star on an assistant from Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell.
The NBA All-Star Game took place in Atlanta on Sunday, March 7.
With 2:08 remaining in the third quarter, Mitchell threw a backcourt pass to Conley.
Standing at the left angle, Conley buried a three-pointer for his first points in the contest.
There it is!
14 years, and worth the wait.
Mike Conley is an All-Star!#takeNote pic.twitter.com/to574y4Fqo
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 8, 2021
At the end of the third quarter, Conley and Team Durant trailed Team LeBron, 146-125.
Conley had three points on 1-6 field goals during his first 12 minutes of action. He also had one rebound, two assists, and a steal.
Mitchell had 15 points on 6-12 shooting, including 3-9 on triples through the first three quarters. He added three rebounds, four assists, and a steal in 16 minutes on the court.
Donovan Mitchell hits a three at the buzzer, but Team Durant comes up short against Team LeBron 40-39.
Mitchell up to 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. #takeNote pic.twitter.com/wA81Ffie8h
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 8, 2021
After 14 seasons in the NBA, Conley received his first All-Star selection this season.
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game is broadcast on TNT.