Donovan Mitchell available for Game 6 vs. Mavs

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Jazz star Donovan Mitchell available for Game 6 vs. Mavericks

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 4/27/22

Things were looking bleak for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell after he was injured in Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks.

But the All-Star told reporters on Wednesday he is "good to go" when his team hosts the Mavs in Game 6 of the first-round series on Thursday.

Donovan Mitchell said he's feeling good and "I'll be ready to go tomorrow" for Game 6
— Sarah Todd (@NBASarah) April 27, 2022

Even though an MRI on his left hamstring came back negative on Tuesday, there was still initial concern Mitchell wouldn't be able to play because his quads were bruised.

ESPN Sources: The MRI on the left hamstring of Jazz star Donovan Mitchell was negative today, but Mitchell is dealing with bruising in both of his quads. There remains optimism for his availability vs. Dallas in Game 6 on Thursday. The Mavericks lead the series, 3-2.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 26, 2022

Mitchell asked to be taken out in Game 5 after his left hamstring tightened. He needed assistance getting off the court and into the locker room.

Donovan Mitchell appears to injure his left hamstring late in the Jazz's Game 5 loss vs. the Mavs.pic.twitter.com/PYBS5tZ8UP
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) April 26, 2022

Mitchell is averaging 26.0 points per game in the series, but he is shooting only 37.9% from the floor and 19.5% from three-point range. He was held to nine points and had four turnovers in Game 5 before exiting.

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