Jazz use three-point barrage to beat Hornets
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) during the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 22, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Russell Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Donovan Mitchell had 23 points and eight assists as the NBA-leading Utah Jazz rained a franchise-record 28 three-pointers in a 132-110 rout of the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.
Joe Ingles and Georges Niang scored 21 points apiece as the Jazz got a superb offensive performance from their bench to win for the 21st time in their last 23 games and improve to 25-6 overall.
Niang and Ingles combine for 14 of the franchise record 28 @utahjazz 3PM! #TakeNote @GeorgesNiang20: 21 PTS, 7-7 3PM@Joeingles7: 21 PTS, 7 3PM pic.twitter.com/UxORud4Vrc
— NBA (@NBA) February 23, 2021
Jordan Clarkson (five threes), Mike Conley (four threes), Mitchell (three threes) and Royce O’Neale (two threes) contributed to the Jazz’s domination from beyond the arc. Conley also had 15 points.
Gordon Hayward scored 21 points but had to leave the game in the fourth quarter with a hand injury as the Hornets’ six-game road trip got off to a rocky start.
Rookie LaMelo Ball also scored 21 points as the Hornets kept it close until the fourth quarter when the Jazz seized command.
