Donovan Mitchell Throws Down Alley-Oop Windmill Dunk Against Wizards
Dec 11, 2021, 6:52 PM
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 11, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell rocked the rim with a windmill dunk during Utah’s game against the Washington Wizards.
The Wizards hosted the Jazz on Saturday, December 11.
With 1:56 left in the third quarter, Jordan Clarkson tossed a transition alley-oop high into the air. Mitchell caught the pass before windmilling the ball for a rim rocking dunk.
Mitchell’s jam gave the Jazz a 77-67 lead.
The oop & the finish 👀#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/piyjDeF8V9
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 12, 2021
At the end of the third quarter, Utah owned an 81-69 lead.
Mitchell led all scorers with 26 points on 9-17 shooting, including 4-8 from downtown. He added three assists and a steal in 27 minutes of action.
Well that has to be the first alley-oop windmill in Utah Jazz history.
Wow Donovan Mitchell.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 12, 2021
This season, Mitchell is averaging 24.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 0.2 blocks, and 1.7 steals in 32.5 minutes per contest.
Utah’s game against Washington is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
