Adam Fondren, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) attempts to dunk over New Orleans Pelicans guard Tony Allen (24) as Utah hosts New Orleans at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
SALT LAKE CITY — The legend of Donovan Mitchell reached new heights Friday night at Vivint Arena.
The rookie from Louisville, who has wowed Jazz fans many times already this season, put on a dazzling show as he nearly single-handedly willed the Jazz to a 114-108 victory over New Orleans.
Mitchell scored 41 points, breaking the Jazz rookie record of 38 set by another Louisville grad, Darrell Griffith.