Donovan Mitchell's 46 points not enough to beat former team in his return to Utah as Jazz defeat Cavs at home
SALT LAKE CITY — It was a back-and-forth battle down to the final minute as former Utah Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell returned to Vivint Arena Tuesday night, but the newly"rebuilt" home team pulled out the victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers.But Utah, led by Jordan Clarkson with 32 points and Lauri Markkanen with 25, pulled out the victory at 116-114.
The fans welcomed the former Jazzman with open arms , and Mitchell was seen embracing his former teammates with shared smiles and laughs before and after the game. But on the court, it was all business as Mitchell never gave up — even until the literal last second when he cut the lead down to just two points with one last 3-pointer in true"Spida" fashion.
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