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Donovan Mitchell exploded for 57 points in a loss to the Nuggets on Monday, putting him in the same breath as one NBA icon.

AUGUST 18, 2020

With offenses blowing up in bubble, defenses try to catch up

Numbers have been eye-popping all over the bubble, with individual players and sometimes entire teams pouring it on like never before

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jazz hope stars align in Game 2 vs. Nuggets Stars illuminated Game 1 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz, offering a glimpse at what could be a fun series in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Game

AUGUST 18, 2020 • SI.COM

Mike Conley's son is born, Jazz star returns to NBA bubble The former Ohio State point guard welcomed his third child to the world.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Utah's Mike Conley returns to NBA bubble after birth of son

Utah guard Mike Conley has returned to Walt Disney World after the birth of his son and will go through a four-day quarantine period before joining the Jazz for their playoff serie...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jazz PG Conley Returns to NBA Bubble Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley returned to the NBA bubble near Orlando and his availability for the first-round playoff series with the D...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • NYTIMES.COM

Hornets suspend radio broadcaster for tweeting racial slur

The Charlotte Hornets have suspended radio play-by-play broadcaster John Focke indefinitely after he used a racial slur on his Twitter account

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jazz's Mike Conley Returns to NBA Campus Following Birth of Son Elijah Utah Jazz star Mike Conley returned to the NBA 's Walt Disney World Resort campus on Monday night following the birth of his son, Elijah, ac...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Nuggets take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Jazz

The Denver Nuggets play the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Donovan Mitchell's 57-Point Game Highlights Opening Night of NBA Playoffs Jazz's Donovan Mitchell became the youngest player since Michael Jordan to score 50-plus points in a playoff game.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • SI.COM

NBA Roundup: Despite Mitchell's 57, Nuggets Beat Jazz in OT Jamal Murray scored 10 of his 36 points in overtime, Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets overcame 57 points f...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • NYTIMES.COM

Post Up: Donovan Mitchell Makes History | SLAM It's hard to be anything but impressed with the first day of 2020 NBA Playoff action. The quadruple header was a hit and three of the four m...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • SLAMONLINE.COM

Eric Paschall reacts to Jazz's Donovan Mitchell dropping 57 points in playoffs vs. Nuggets While Donovan Mitchell was busy dropping 57 points in the playoffs against the Nuggets, Eric Paschall called the Jazz guard a “problem.”

AUGUST 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

He's the '1': Jazz need to move Donovan Mitchell to point guard While Mitchell's 57-point game was the third-highest in playoff history, he also showed that he can direct the offense from the point.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

VanVleet hits for 30 as Raptors beat Nets 134-110 in opener

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitchell takes blame for late miscue: 'That's terrible on my part' Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell had a game to remember, scoring a career-high 57 points in his club's 135-125 Game 1 overtime loss to the D...

AUGUST 17, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Why Donovan Mitchell's Game 1 outburst is worrying sign for Jazz's playoff hopes If the Jazz can't secure a win with this kind of showing from Donovan Mitchell, how much longer will they last in these playoffs?

AUGUST 17, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jamal Murray runs into Donovan Mitchell in bubble after he dropped 57 points (Video) Jamal Murray couldn't help but rub his victory in the face of Donovan Mitchell. Monday was a very special day for basketball fans because th...

AUGUST 17, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Denver 135, Utah 125

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jazz's Donovan Mitchell on Late 8-Second Violation: 'That's Terrible on My Part' Considering he poured in 57 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, i t's hard to blame Donovan Mitchell for the Utah Jazz 's 135-125 overt...

AUGUST 17, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Twitter enjoys Denver Nuggets’ OT win over Utah Jazz in Game 1 of 2020 NBA Playoffs | Denver Nuggets Phew. The Nuggets pulled off one of the most dramatic wins in their postseason history and NBA fans around the world shared their excitement...

AUGUST 17, 2020 • NBA.COM

3 Takeaways From Jazz-Nuggets – Game 1

Denver and Utah put on a show to open the 2020 NBA playoffs. Here are the key takeaways from Monday's nailbiter.

AUGUST 17, 2020

Murray helps Nuggets hold off Jazz, Mitchell 135-125 in OT Jamal Murray scored 10 of his 36 points in overtime on a day Donovan Mitchell erupted for a Jazz playoff-record 57 points and the Denver Nug...

AUGUST 17, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Murray helps Nuggets hold off Jazz, Mitchell 135-125 in OT

Jamal Murray scored 10 of his 36 points in overtime on a day Donovan Mitchell erupted for a Jazz playoff-record 57 points and the Denver Nuggets beat Utah 135-125 in Game 1 of thei...

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS