Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Breaks Pelicans Ankles For Second Time
Jan 3, 2022, 8:20 PM
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in action during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 21, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell broke the ankles of a Pelicans player for the second time during Utah’s game against New Orleans.
The Pelicans hosted the Jazz at Smoothie King Center on Monday, January 3.
With 8:35 remaining in the fourth quarter, Mitchell sent New Orleans’ Josh Hart to the hardwood with an ankle-breaking juke.
Mitchell’s move cleared the path for a layup to give the Jazz a 95-83 lead.
extra gravity in New Orleans tonight 🕷#NBAAllStar | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/omC9JFH0nh
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2022
It was Mitchell’s second time putting a Pelicans player on skates during the game.
With 8:45 to go in the third quarter, Mitchell crossed over Herb Jones before pulling up for a 17-foot stepback jumper. Mitchell’s move caused the Pelicans rookie to fall to the hardwood.
One for the mixtape 📼#NBAAllStar | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/17rcgPcqiZ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2022
Midway through the fourth quarter, Mitchell had 24 points on 10-17 shooting, including 4-7 on threes. He added two rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 29 minutes.
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.
