Donovan Mitchell Snatches Rebound, Hits Big Three Late In First Half
May 31, 2021, 9:03 PM
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game Three of the Western Conference playoffs first round series on May 29, 2021 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell snatched an offensive rebound in traffic and followed that up with a three-pointer in Game 4.
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With 1:10 left in the second quarter, Jazz forward Royce O’Neale missed a three-pointer as Donovan Mitchell jumped high and snatched the rebound over Grayson Allen. After he collected the rebound, Mitchell ran out to the three-point line and knocked down a triple to give the Jazz a 59-50 lead with 1:01 remaining until halftime.
Utah outscored Memphis 34-31 in the first quarter and 25-23 in the second to take a 59-54 halftime lead.
This offensive rebound by Donovan Mitchell was sensational and then he follows it up with a 3. A sensational sequence by Don. #takenote #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/CU1e9ebcLI
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) June 1, 2021
Mitchell led the Jazz with 14 points in the first half, along with four assists on 5-of-12 shooting from the field and 2-for-5 from beyond the arc in 17 minutes played. Jordan Clarkson added 12 points and 5 rebounds.
For Memphis, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 12 points. Dillon Brooks chipped in 10 points.
This could be a game where the Jazz could take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series with a win in Game 4. Either way, Game 5 will be on Wednesday at Vivint Arena. Tip-off and broadcast information is to be determined.
