Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Spins, Hits Fadeaway Against Heat
Nov 6, 2021, 7:28 PM
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Joe Ingles #2 react after a basket by Mitchell in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 16, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Jazz 113-107. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell hit a pretty shot after spinning for a fadeaway during the second half of Utah’s game against the Miami Heat.
The Heat hosted the Jazz on Saturday, November 6.
With 4:32 left in the third quarter, Mitchell spun in the paint before fading back for a shot that sailed through the cylinder, hitting nothing but net.
Mitchell had 12 points in the quarter.
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At the end of the third quarter, the Heat led the Jazz, 87-78.
Mitchell carried the Jazz with a game-high 27 points on 11-22 field goals and 2-10 on three-pointers. He added five points and two steals. Mitchell posted a plus-three rating during his first 28 minutes on the hardwood.
Through his first seven appearances this season, Mitchell is averaging 24.9 points on 41.6 percent shooting, including 32.9 percent from downtown. He is also recording 4.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 32.0 minutes per game.
Utah’s game against Miami is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA TV, and The Zone Sports Network.
