Donovan Mitchell is struggling. The three-time All-Star hasn’t looked like one for the Utah Jazz in their first-round series with the Dallas Mavericks. After averaging 25.9 points on 44.8 percent shooting overall and 33.5 percent from deep, he’s seen his scoring remain consistent, but his percentages have plummeted.
Not only that, but he also disappears offensively for long stretches and defensively, the Mavericks look to exploit him. While he has never been known for his defense, he’s expected to carry the offensive load for the Jazz. Right now, he isn’t, and he credits one Dallas player for making it hard on him.