Donovan Mitchell Sets Utah Jazz Playoff Scoring Record
On August 17, 2020, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell scored 57 points in an NBA playoff game against the Denver Nuggets, a record for the Jazz in playoff history. The game was part of a series played in the NBA…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 17, 2026 —
Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz set a franchise record for most points scored in a playoff game on August 17, 2020. Mitchell achieved this milestone by scoring 57 points during a playoff game against the Denver Nuggets.
This record-breaking performance occurred within the unique setting of the NBA bubble, located near Orlando, Florida. The league implemented this bubble environment as a measure to continue the season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The game was part of an ongoing playoff series, with Mitchell’s 57-point effort representing a significant achievement in Jazz playoff history. The specific outcome of the game or the status of the series was not provided in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Miller on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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