Donovan Mitchell Double-Clutches, Drains Buzzer-Beater Against Wolves
Dec 8, 2021, 6:28 PM
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
(Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell double-clutched the ball before sinking a three-pointer during Utah’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Wolves hosted the Jazz at Target Center on Wednesday, December 8.
With 10:01 remaining in the opening quarter, Mitchell hung in the air and double-clutching the ball to avoid Minnesota defenders before releasing a shot.
Mitchell saw the ball sail through the cylinder as the 24-second shot clock expired.
Deep 3 buzzer beater? Deep 3 buzzer beater 🕷🕷🕷#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/GdAtOTrbA2
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 9, 2021
The triple cut Minnesota’s lead to 8-5.
During the first 8:28 of game time, Mitchell had a game-high 14 points on 5-7 shooting, including 2-4 from beyond the arc. He added one rebound during his first eight minutes on the court.
This season, Mitchell is averaging 24.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
Utah’s game against Minnesota is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
