Mitchell scored 25 points in his much-anticipated return from a sprained ankle and the Utah Jazz overcame Ja Morant’s franchise-record 47 points in a 141-129 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at a game apiece. Buoyed by Mitchell, the Jazz led by as many as 22 points in the first half, but Morant and the Grizzlies roared back in the third quarter. Utah didn’t ask Mitchell to win the game himself, but the Jazz needed his presence to withstand the Memphis runs. MORANT’S GAME FOR THE AGESJa Morant now ranks second to George Mikan for most points in first two career playoff games. Jazz: After Clarkson missed all eight 3s in Game 1, he banked in his first attempt from beyond the arc.

Source: Fox News May 27, 2021 09:30 UTC