I enjoyed this game primarily because the defense by Davion was outstanding. He made two defensive stands against Donovan Mitchell that were spectacular. I don't know why they did not have him on Donovan throughout the game. Davion played high minutes tonight. He was hardly off the floor in the second half. The number of loose balls he secured was astonishing, and he had two or three steals. He played admirable help defense and pushed the ball up the floor better than anyone on either team.
With that being said, his shot was not dropping and toward the end of the game he passed up shots that he needed to take. He also tried to take it to the basket a time or two against Rudy Gobert, never a good idea. His offense will develop into an asset in due time, but meanwhile his defense has a major impact on the game.
Butler did not get into the game for Utah. Post game he and Davion were on camera when they pulled off their shirts, exchanged them, and walked off together.
The announcer and the color analyst for the Kings could not get enough of Mitchell, and he is obviously a fan favorite. They have picked up on his Baylor nick name and used it constantly, with obviously enthusiasm. I think that the game on Sunday against Golden State should be an outstanding matchup between Curry and Davion.
Two of the best at what they do.
With that being said, his shot was not dropping and toward the end of the game he passed up shots that he needed to take. He also tried to take it to the basket a time or two against Rudy Gobert, never a good idea. His offense will develop into an asset in due time, but meanwhile his defense has a major impact on the game.
Butler did not get into the game for Utah. Post game he and Davion were on camera when they pulled off their shirts, exchanged them, and walked off together.
The announcer and the color analyst for the Kings could not get enough of Mitchell, and he is obviously a fan favorite. They have picked up on his Baylor nick name and used it constantly, with obviously enthusiasm. I think that the game on Sunday against Golden State should be an outstanding matchup between Curry and Davion.
Two of the best at what they do.
