When given one of the most important facts of the season, Utah Jazz rookie shooting guard Donovan Mitchell gave a long pause. And then his eyes got wide. And then, he stammered, seemingly in disbelief.
The Jazz haven’t won consecutive games since Dec. 4, when they defeated the Washington Wizards 116-69 at Vivint Smart Home Arena. That’s almost almost two months without a winning streak. That’s almost two months without any positive momentum in a season that’s been frustrating on multiple fronts.
But as he’s done on the floor all season, Mitchell collected himself before letting go of a slight chuckle.