Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Weaves Through Clippers With Impressive Euro Step
Jun 18, 2021, 8:53 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2022, 11:24 am
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz drives against Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half in Game Six of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Staples Center on June 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell swerved through the paint for a beautiful layup during Utah’s postseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers hosted the Jazz at Staples Center for Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Friday, June 18.
With 3:58 left in the first quarter, Mitchell slithered down the lane before busting out a impressive Euro step move for a layup.
Mitchell’s basket tied the game at 21.
you love to see it. pic.twitter.com/aLAux01ZIQ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 19, 2021
After the layup, the fourth-year guard had 10 points on 4-7 shooting.
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At the end of the opening 12 minutes of action, the Jazz led the Clippers, 33-31.
Utah shot 54.5 percent overall and 6-9 for 75.0 percent from beyond the arc.
During the first quarter of action, Mitchell scored a game-high 16 points on 6-11 field goals. He added three rebounds and two assists.
Don with 5 quick points 🕷#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/wWsrU1AlAs
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 19, 2021
The Jazz guard entered Game 6 with a postseason average of 31.6 points per contest on 44.7 percent shooting.
Utah’s game against Los Angeles is broadcast on ESPN and 97.5 FM.
