The Utah Jazz had the best record in the league, the #1 spot in the Western Conference, 3 all-stars, 2 6MOY candidates, 1 COY candidate and 1 DPOY. They’re now down 0-1 in the first round of the playoffs after an embarrassing loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, 112-109.
Before the game even started the Jazz found themselves at a disadvantage. After not being put on the Jazz’s injury report, and telling media he was good to go, Donovan Mitchell was a late scratch hours before the game started.
Utah Jazz All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell isn’t expected to play vs.