Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Flies For Rim-Crushing Dunk Against Bulls
Apr 2, 2021, 9:42 PM | Updated: 10:23 pm
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell exploded towards the basket before throwing down a powerful slam dunk during Utah’s game against the Chicago Bulls.
The Jazz hosted the Bulls at Vivint Arena on Friday, April 2.
With 4:19 remaining the contest, Mitchell burst down the lane before rising up for a thunderous jam.
Mitchell’s dunk gave Utah a 105-94 lead.
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— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 3, 2021
The Jazz went on to win the game, 113-106.
It was Utah’s 21st consecutive victory at Vivint Arena. The mark is a Jazz franchise record.
Mitchell finished with a game-high 26 points on 7-21 field goals, including 2-3 on three-pointers.
DON 😳😳😳
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 3, 2021
He added three rebounds and five assists.
Mitchell posted a plus-13 rating in 36 minutes on the court.
With the win, the Jazz improved their NBA-best record to 37-11 this season, including 21-2 at home.
The @utahjazz have won a franchise record 2️⃣1️⃣ consecutive home games. 👀#TakeNote #CHIatUTA https://t.co/qoHtNlh6vg
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 3, 2021
Utah’s next game is against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, April 3 at 7 p.m. (MDT). The game will broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.