Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell scores career high 41 points
Mitchell exploded in the second half in comeback victory against the Pelicans
Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell finished with 41 points in comeback win against Pelicans.
The former Louisville had 29 points in the second half, 17 only in the final quarter.
Per ESPN, The No. 13 overall draft pick set the Jazz scoring record for a rookie and became the first NBA rookie to score 40 points in a game since Blake Griffin in 2011. He surpassed Darrell Griffith's team-record 38 in 1981.
Mitchell is the seventh rookie in franchise history to have a 30-plus point game.
"I don't have any words, to be honest," Mitchell said. "I had Jonas (Jerebko) in my ear saying keep taking those shots. Even shots that may not always be good shots, he says keep being aggressive. Coach's saying it. Everybody's saying it.
"The fans are incredible. Just like Louisville. I'm speechless, but it was great to have that ovation. I'm pretty sure I was smiling for about the last six points I scored. Still smiling now."