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Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell regrets postgame rant against James Harden: ‘That’s not who I am’

Ravell Call, Deseret News

HOUSTON — Frustration boiled over for Donovan Mitchell after fouling out during Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets.

Footage of the star rookie surfaced online as he strolled to the locker room of Vivint Arena complaining about Rockets star James Harden and his ability to draw fouls

"If that's what he needs to win the f---ing MVP, f--- it," Mitchell said.

With Utah trailing 3-1 entering Game 5 in Houston today, Mitchell explained the comments during Tuesday’s shootaround. He expressed regret for the situation.

"Obviously, he's the MVP.