On April 26, Beijing time, the first round of the NBA playoffs G5, the Lone Ranger defeated the Utah Jazz 102-77 at home, won the battle of Tianwangshan, and changed the total score to 3-2. Next, the 6th game between the two sides will return to Salt Lake City.
In this game, the performance of the core players of the two teams determines the final direction of the game. Lone Ranger star Doncic played a dominant performance today, playing 32 minutes and 46 seconds, shooting 11-of-22, 3-of-10 from three-point range, 8-of-12 from the free throw line, a game-high 33 points and 13 rebounds, and another 5 assists and 1 block, with plus-minus of +32.
Jazz core Mitchell struggled. He played 31 minutes and 35 seconds, shooting 4-of-15 (0-of-7 from three-point range and 1-of-1 from the free throw line) for nine points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal, and four turnovers. Playing through the second half of the fourth quarter, Mitchell was injured after a layup and returned to the locker room early. Mitchell's hand was over his left leg and he walked in a limping position. After the game, the Jazz announced that Mitchell had injured his left hamstring. Further tests will be done after returning to Utah tomorrow.
In the eyes of many people, Mitchell's hamstring injury is likely to miss the next G6 game. But Mitchell himself had no intention of doing so. He said of his injury in an interview: "Maybe it's going to be more painful in the next few days, but it's the playoffs, so I'll find a way." We'll decide based on how I feel when the time comes, but I'm a contender. ”
Asked if he was ready for race six, Mitchell said: "I'll be fine. ”
In this series, Mitchell's performance can be called "demigod, half ghost". In the first three games, Mitchell has scored 30+ points in a row, but the team has only achieved a record of 1 win and 2 losses. In the fourth game, Mitchell cut 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, and the Jazz won the game on the road.