Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Puts Pelicans’ Herb Jones On Skates With Crossover
Jan 3, 2022, 7:43 PM
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz gestures after scoring a three-point basket during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicansat Smoothie King Center on January 03, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell broke the ankles of Herb Jones during Utah’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The Pelicans hosted the Jazz at Smoothie King Center on Monday, January 3.
With 8:45 to go in the third quarter, Mitchell crossed over Jones before pulling up for a 17-foot stepback jumper. Mitchell’s move caused the Pelicans rookie to fall to the hardwood.
Mitchell’s bucket gave the Jazz a 64-55 lead.
One for the mixtape 📼#NBAAllStar | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/17rcgPcqiZ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2022
Midway through the third quarter, Mitchell had 12 points on 5-11 shooting, including 2-5 from beyond the arc. He added two rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 22 minutes on the floor.
Read Herb Jones his last rites.
Donovan Mitchell just put him in the earth.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 4, 2022
This season, Mitchell is averaging 25.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.
Utah’s game against New Orleans is broadcast on AT&T Sports Network, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
