The Utah Jazz wasted no time getting things going to start Sunday’s first round series Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Jazz rolled out of the gate with a 16-4 run. Utah appeared locked in and ready to take it to the Thunder in the opening game on OKC’s home floor.
Donovan Mitchell, making his playoff debut, led the way early with nine quick points to help Utah capture the early double-digit lead.
The Thunder, however, answered quickly after a Billy Donovan timeout. Paul George and Carmelo Anthony helped OKC rattle off a 12-0 run of their own to tie the game at 16 apiece.