Donovan Mitchell Sounds off After Jazz's Game 1 Loss
BY: B. VIJAY
Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell sounded off after the team's Game 1 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA playoffs
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Mitchell, who was sidelined for the game due to an ankle injury, expressed frustration with the team's lack of urgency and energy in the loss
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The Jazz were heavily favored coming into the series but were upset by the Grizzlies in the opening game, with Mitchell's absence seen as a major factor in the loss
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Mitchell said that he was frustrated with the team's performance, and that they need to come out with more energy and fight in the next game
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The All-Star guard has been dealing with the ankle injury for several weeks, but had hoped to return for the playoffs. It remains unclear when he will be able to return to the court
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Mitchell had a breakout performance in last year's playoffs, averaging 36.3 points per game in a seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets
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Without Mitchell, the Jazz struggled on offense in Game 1, shooting just 25% from three-point range and 42.9% from the field overall
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– The loss puts the Jazz in a difficult position, as they now trail the Grizzlies in the series and will need to win the next game to avoid going down 2-0.