The game-defining sequence occurred in the fourth quarter of Toronto’s 109-100 win against the Utah Jazz on Friday night. In a span of three possessions, DeRozan went to work in the post on Mitchell. DeRozan missed the first shot. He knocked home a 15-footer on the second post up. He pump-faked, got Mitchell in the air and drew a foul on the third.
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In three possessions, DeRozan had Mitchell at his mercy, dictating whatever terms he pleased. He did the same thing to the rest of the Jazz in front of 16,258 at Vivint Smart Home Arena.