Donovan Mitchell was incredible tonight, scoring 35 points (12-25 FG, 6-10 from 3), adding six rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks. And the Jazz needed every bit of it. In the 38:23 he was on the court, the Jazz outscored the Nuggets by 21, in the 9:37 he was off it, the Jazz were outscored by 15.
It’s also the first time a Jazz player has scored 35 points in consecutive games since Karl Malone did it in 1998. How’s that for good company?
Obviously, the 3-point shot falling is very good for Mitchell. He’s now shooting 42 percent from deep in January, and obviously, 6-10 is an excellent performance.