Utah Jazz leading scorer Donovan Mitchell was “incensed” with the team over its decision to scratch the two-time All-Star hours before the team’s first-round playoff series opener Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN reported.
Mitchell continues to recover from a right ankle sprain he suffered last month. However, he practiced three days in a row and took part in Sunday morning’s shootaround. Mitchell was not listed on the injury report Saturday or Sunday.
“I’m ready to go,” Mitchell said Sunday morning. “No pain. I’m excited to get going.”
Instead, the team’s training staff recommended he remain inactive for the game, which the top-seeded Jazz lost, 112-109. Mitchell …
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