Jazz's Donovan Mitchell: Drops game-high 42

Mitchell scored 42 points (14-32 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 10-12 FT) with six assists, three rebounds and one steal across 39 minutes Monday in a 125-121 loss to Washington.

Mitchell's impressive scoring run continued, as he scored 40-plus points for the third time in his last four games. He's seen even more opportunities on offense of late with Jordan Clarkson (ankle), Utah's second leading scorer, missing two consecutive games. Mitchell is averaging 40.5 points (on 30.8 shot attempts per game), 4.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists over his last four contests.