Donovan Mitchell Swipes Steal To Set Up Easy Layup Against Blazers
Apr 8, 2021, 8:36 PM
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on March 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
(Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell forced a steal to set up an easy layup during the opening minutes of Utah’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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The Jazz hosted the Blazers at Vivint Arena on Thursday, April 8.
With 9:50 left in the first quarter, Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic committed a turnover on a bad pass. Portland’s Norman Powell took the ball to mid-court where he was met by Mitchell.
The fourth-year Jazz guard didn’t let Powell proceed further and swiped at the ball until he came away with a steal.
Mitchell took the ball and dribbled towards the hoop on a one-man fast break for an easy layup.
hot start for spida đź•· pic.twitter.com/qfGthaRw2y
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 9, 2021
Mitchell’s bucket gave the Jazz a quick 9-3 lead.
During the first 3:02 of game time, Mitchell got off to a quick start and scored nine points on 4-5 field goals. He shot 1-1 from three-point range.
Mitchell also had three rebounds and one steal in the opening minutes.
The All-Star helped Utah to an 11-5 advantage with 8:58 remaining in the quarter.
Donovan: 9
Portland: 5 pic.twitter.com/e3B3IdhiiH— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 9, 2021
Utah’s game against Portland is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.
