Jazz Star Donovan Mitchell Sets Historic Playoff Record in Game 7 Defeat against Nuggets

The Utah Jazz’s playoff journey has come to an end. After a brilliant series that went to Game 7, the Jazz bowed out with a 78-80 loss to the Nuggets. Although the Jazz ended up being the second-best team, it is impossible to not feel for Donovan Mitchell.

The 23-year old was the star throughout the series for the Jazz, averaging 36.3 points per game while shooting an amazing 52% from the three-point line. But despite this record-breaking stat-line, he couldn’t secure them a win.

Mitchell was explosive throughout the series and the Nuggets had no answer for him. They were unable to contain him even after their best perimeter defender, Gary Harris, returned from injury.

Record-breaking series for Donovan Mitchell

During this excellent scoring display, the 23-year old also broke the record for the most threes in a playoff series. During the 2016 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry had set a record of 32 threes. And now Mitchell has broken it by scoring 33 during this first-round series.

As he headed to the locker room, Mitchell was inconsolable. But later during the post-game interview, the young star issued a warning that he and the Jazz will only come back stronger from this. “We went from being an unsalvageable team three months ago to this,” Mitchell said. “This won’t happen again.”

Talking about his own potential, Mitchell said there’s a lot more to come. “This is me scratching the surface,” he said. “I know what I can do, I know what I worked for. I know how hard I work. That’s really what’s fueling me. Because this ain’t the end. This is just the beginning. I’m ready to go hoop right now.”

Still only 23, the NBA is yet to witness the best of Donovan Mitchell. Fans will be hoping that the Jazz can build around him and help him make the best out of his talent. He has shown he can be one of the best guards in the league and it is only an upwards journey from here for him.