SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Donovan Mitchell scored 16 straight points for the Utah Jazz during the second quarter of Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Clippers hosted the Jazz at Staples Center for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday, June 12.

After going scoreless on 0-3 shooting in the first quarter, Mitchell caught fire during the final 12 minutes of action before halftime.

During the final 7:34 of the second quarter, Mitchell scored 16 points in row for the Jazz, including 16 of Utah’s last 18 points of the half.

make it 16

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 13, 2021

Bojan Bogdanovic scored Utah’s final two points of the half on a pair of free throws.

Mitchell finished the first half with a team-high 16 points on 6-13 field goals, including 4-6 from beyond the arc.

That's Donovan's 3rd 16 point quarter in this series.#TakeNote

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) June 13, 2021

The fourth-year guard added three rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 18 minutes on the court.

At halftime, the Jazz trailed 64-49.

Fresh 24, coming right up.#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/kZ6AnhDUEA

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 13, 2021

During the first two quarters, Utah shot 40.9 percent overall and 11-23 for 47.8 percent from downtown.

At the half:

Joe: 4 threes ☕️☕️☕️☕️
Donovan: 4 threes 🕷🕷🕷🕷
Jordan: 3 threes ☮️☮️☮️#MACU3 | @MountainAmerica pic.twitter.com/Z0O29SWMzr

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 13, 2021

The Jazz allowed the Clippers to shoot 52.1 percent from the field, including 10-20 for 50.0 percent from distance.

Paul George led L.A. with 20 points on 8-16 shooting, including 4-7 on three-pointers.

Utah’s game against Los Angeles is broadcast on ABC and 97.5 FM.