Donovan Mitchell injures his hamstring vs Mavericks
Donovan Mitchell is used to exceeding expectations. When the Utah Jazz drafted Donovan Mitchell, they were in a bad position. During the 2017 season, Gordon Hayward led the Jazz to their first playoff appearance in five years. Hayward played well enough during his contract year to land many suitors. The Jazz lost Hayward to the Boston Celtics. This left Rudy Gobert as the Jazz’s best player.
Donovan Mitchell was a rookie expected to only play in spurts. Instead, Donovan Mitchell proved to be a prolific scorer. While the Utah Jazz got off to a slow start, Donovan Mitchell proved their future was in good hands. Donovan Mitchell ended up proving the Jazz’s present was in good hands, as the Jazz ended the season on the NBA’s strongest run, carrying the momentum into the playoffs.
Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz to an upset against the retooled Thunder. Last season, Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz to the NBA’s best record. In the playoffs, Mitchell’s Jazz were upset by the Clippers in the second round. Now, Donovan Mitchell is living below expectations. In Game 5, vs the Mavericks, Mitchell ended up hurting his hamstring. Now, Game 6 is going to be tough for the Jazz.
Donovan Mitchell injures his hamstring vs Mavericks
