Jazz’s Mitchell Crosses Over Knicks’ Randle, Rises For Massive Dunk
Mar 20, 2022, 7:10 PM | Updated: 7:15 pm
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz dunks during the second half of a game against the New York Knicks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 07, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell crossed over Julius Randle before bouncing to the rim for a massive slam dunk during Utah’s game against the New York Knicks.
The Knicks hosted the Jazz at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, March 20.
With 6:51 left in the third quarter, Mitchell drove to the baseline, crossed Randle, and blew past the Knicks forward before rising up in the paint for a ferocious slam.
blow by 🕷#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/580iuJFLem
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 21, 2022
After the jam, Mitchell had a game-high 20 points on 6-13 field goals. He added three rebounds, and three assists during his first 23 minutes on the hardwood.
If you were annoyed by how much the Knicks wanted Donovan Mitchell BEFORE tonight, I have bad news for you…
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 21, 2022
This season, Mitchell is averaging 25.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.
Wanna see that don dunk up close? Of course you do.#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/pLydthSq4n
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 21, 2022
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Jazz vs. Knicks
Though Donovan Mitchell missed Friday’s game against the Clippers, the guard is expected back tonight against the New York Knicks.
Despite a lengthy injury report for the Jazz, Mitchell was one of the few rotation players not on the list.
Mike Conley, Bojan Bogdanovic, Trent Forrest, and Danuel House Jr. are all out as the Jazz being their six-game road trip in New York.
Did you catch Donovan Mitchell playing rock, paper, scissors with young fans during the @utahjazz blowout win on Friday?
🪨📜✂️#takenote https://t.co/83kA1NtWc5
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 20, 2022
Hassan Whiteside is listed as questionable.
After beginning the road trip against the Knicks, the Jazz will face the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Clippers before returning to Utah for one home game against the Los Angeles Lakers, before traveling to Golden State to face the Warriors.
Utah’s game against New York is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
