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3 predictions for Donovan Mitchell in NBA bubble restart

By Presley Meyer

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Rudy Gobert #27 talk against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on January 06, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Rudy Gobert #27 talk against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on January 06, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 26: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz attempts a shot between Jayson Tatum #0 and Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 26, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 26: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz attempts a shot between Jayson Tatum #0 and Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 26, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /

Donovan Mitchell has a 50-point game

I mean, why not, right?

After two solid seasons, this year has been a bit of a plateau for Donovan Mitchell.

With that being said, Mitchell has a lot going his way if you are a fan that wants to see him catch lightning in a bottle once again.

We detailed last month how Mitchell has one of the highest usage rates in the NBA, especially late in games, and especially in the playoffs.

The Jazz want the ball in Mitchell’s hands, and for good reason. He is one of the best iso scorers in the league and an improving shooter.

Now, that is only amplified with the absence of Bogdanovic and the Jazz’s increasing need for him to step up once again.

Mitchell is well-rested and likely eager to prove himself after the first stretch of time in the league that his game or character have been called into question.

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Mitchell feels primed for a massive breakout postseason that cements him atop the league. A huge playoff game is one of the last things missing to place him in that upper echelon in the NBA, and there’s no reason to think that this can’t be the year that it happens.

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