Donovan Mitchell, Jazz Blast Grizzlies With Big Run To Start Game 5
Jun 2, 2021, 8:11 PM | Updated: Dec 7, 2022, 3:08 pm
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz blasted the Memphis Grizzlies with a big run to start Game 5 of the first round playoff series.
The Jazz hosted the Grizzlies at Vivint Arena on Wednesday, June 2.
Mitchell and the Jazz opened the contest with a hot start that included a double-digit scoring run.
In the first quarter, Utah went on a 14-0 run from 9:52 mark until 7:35 mark.
During the scoring spurt, Mitchell led the Jazz with 12 points on 5-7 shooting, including 2-3 from three.
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the stare pic.twitter.com/MksglOSc7S— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 3, 2021
The Jazz guard also dished out a pair of assists.
Mitchell posted a plus-14 rating during his first five minutes on the hardwood.
The run helped the Jazz take an early 28-12 and forced the Grizzlies to call a timeout at the 6:34 mark.
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 3, 2021
The Jazz entered the game with a 3-1 series lead.
Utah’s game against Memphis is broadcast on NBA TV, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.