Fansided · Dec 26, 2025
Vernon Maxwell fires Christmas shot at Jazz after Donovan Mitchell explosion
Dec 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts after being fouled during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesThe Utah Jazz didn't play on Christmas, and there's no telling when their next Christmas game is. However, multiple Jazz alumni were featured on the NBA's Christmas Day slate, including Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson. Mitchell's magic was almost enough to give Cleveland the win, but regardless, Jazz enemy Vernon Maxwell used Mitchell's performance to fire a shot at the Jazz.