Before Friday's game against Dallas, Donovan Mitchell said the Jazz understood their situation. A rough January left the team lower in the standings than they're accustomed too — and when combined with struggles of consistency, Utah wasn't performing at the levels expected.
"I think for us, we've got some work to do," Mitchell said on Thursday. "We know that, and you can tell with everybody's purpose and movements. … Guys are ready to go. We got to go out there and find ways to win and compete at the highest level."
Against Dallas on Friday, the Jazz proved Mitchell correct.