Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Crushes Rim During Big Quarter Against Cavs
Dec 5, 2021, 2:19 PM
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell rocked the rim with a crushing slam dunk during a big first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers hosted the Jazz on Sunday, December 5.
With 3:56 left in the opening quarter, Mitchell drove down the middle of the court and through a wide-open paint before rising up for a massive jam.
15 points already for 45 🔥#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/qc5rxYqmNE
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 5, 2021
The dunk was part of a big quarter by the two-time NBA All-Star.
During the opening 12 minutes of action, Mitchell scored a game-high 15 points on 6-8 shooting, including 3-4 from beyond the arc. He added one rebound and three assists during his first 10 minutes on the hardwood.
don, spinnin 🌀 pic.twitter.com/tjyWn4xU4r
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 5, 2021
At the end of the first quarter, Mitchell and the Jazz owned a 32-29 lead.
7,000 in Spida fashion ✨#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/GptsOhdVGY
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 5, 2021
This season, Mitchell is averaging 23.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
Utah’s game against Cleveland is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.