Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
March 23rd of 2018 vs Spurs
The Utah Jazz lost this game to the San Antonio Spurs, but it was a memorable one. The game went to overtime thanks to late-game heroics from then rookie Donovan Mitchell.
In the final minute of the 4th quarter, Mitchell scored 11 points including a deep three to force overtime.
Mitchell has yet to hit a game-winning shot in his career, but don’t let that fool you. He’s still very clutch because of moments like these. He’s always making big plays, he just is yet to get the monkey off his back of making a game-winning shot.
Much like former Jazz All-Star, Gordon Hayward, who’s first game-winning shot came against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014.
Mitchell finished this game with 35 points, although it took him 36 shots. Derrick Favors shot 8-10 from the field for 22 points and 8 rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge totaled a then-career-high for the Spurs of 45 points.
He broke that career-high in 2019, when he scored 56 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Patty Mills added 25 points in the Spurs win over Utah.
This was also back when Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker were still playing for the Spurs. It seems like it was so long ago that Ginobili announced his retirement, but it’s only been a few years. Maybe that’s just me missing him so much.
Anyway, despite the loss, this was a memorable game for the Jazz in their City Edition uniforms.
Utah Jazz</a> revealed their City Edition uniforms back in late 2017, I don’t think we expected them to be so successful to the point where they wear them three years in a row. Yet, here we are. Most NBA teams get a new City Edition uniform year-to-year.</p>
<p>The general consensus was that the fans adored the alternate court they played on when wearing the jerseys. The jerseys themselves had to grow on some fans, but overall it was a pretty positive reception once revealed.</p>
<p>They ended up selling out fast. Fans grew to love them so much to the point where an online petition was started for Nike and the NBA to sell more and more of them.</p>
<p>The City Edition uniforms represented Utah’s red rock formations throughout southern Utah, hence why the color way was all the way from gold to burgundy. It is also the only jersey the Jazz have that has the word Utah across the chest.</p>
<p>That, to me, is important in any jersey. You want to represent the state/city in which you play for.</p>
<p>Plenty of memories have been gathered over the last three years of wearing these uniforms, but I’ve chosen the five best to focus on. Let’s take a look!</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:3200px;">Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)</p>
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<h3>March 23rd of 2018 vs Spurs</h3>
<p>The Utah Jazz lost this game to the San Antonio Spurs, but it was a memorable one. The game went to overtime thanks to late-game heroics from then rookie <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mitchdo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Donovan Mitchell</a>.</p>
<p>In the final minute of the 4th quarter, Mitchell scored 11 points including a deep three to force overtime.</p>
<p>Mitchell has yet to hit a game-winning shot in his career, but don’t let that fool you. He’s still very clutch because of moments like these. He’s always making big plays, he just is yet to get the monkey off his back of making a game-winning shot.</p>
<p>Much like former Jazz All-Star, <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/haywago01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Gordon Hayward</a>, who’s first game-winning shot came against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014.</p>
<p>Mitchell finished this game with 35 points, although it took him 36 shots. <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/favorde01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Derrick Favors</a> shot 8-10 from the field for 22 points and 8 rebounds. <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/aldrila01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">LaMarcus Aldridge</a> totaled a then-career-high for the Spurs of 45 points.</p>
<p>He broke that career-high in 2019, when he scored 56 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/millspa02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Patty Mills</a> added 25 points in the Spurs win over Utah.</p>
<p>This was also back when <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/ginobma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Manu Ginobili</a> and <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/parketo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Tony Parker</a> were still playing for the Spurs. It seems like it was so long ago that Ginobili announced his retirement, but it’s only been a few years. Maybe that’s just me missing him so much.</p>
<p>Anyway, despite the loss, this was a memorable game for the Jazz in their City Edition uniforms.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:3200px;">Jae Crowder, Utah Jazz. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)</p>
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<h3>Jae Crowder’s Utah Jazz Debut</h3>
<p><a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/crowdja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Jae Crowder</a> was acquired by the Utah Jazz from the Cleveland Cavaliers in February of 2018 in exchange for <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hoodro01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Rodney Hood</a>. Crowder went on to become a fan-favorite in Utah, and a key player off the bench. He was included in the <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/conlemi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Mike Conley</a> trade last summer.</p>
<p>Fans will always remember him as a dog on the court. Someone who isn’t afraid to fight, always willing to hustle and make the winning plays. Crowder plays an admirable brand of basketball, that’s for sure.</p>
<p>Crowder made his debut with the Jazz in Portland. The Jazz were wearing their City Edition uniforms against the Portland Trail Blazers. Crowder fit in right away, as he scored 15 points and made 3 three-pointers in his debut. Donovan Mitchell and <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/inglejo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Joe Ingles</a> combined for 51 points in this game.</p>
<p>The Jazz also got the road win, as opposed to the game in San Antonio. Former Blazer and current Jazzman <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/davised01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Ed Davis</a> had eight points and 12 rebounds.</p>
<p>That was the beginning of a successful stint in Utah for Crowder. Overall, Crowder averaged 11.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game as a member of the Jazz. He now finds himself in an ideal situation with the Miami Heat.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:4200px;">Derrick Favors, Utah Jazz. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)</p>
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<h3>Debut of the City Edition uniforms</h3>
<p>The Utah Jazz played their very first game in their City Edition uniforms against the Golden State Warriors on January 30th of 2018. The Jazz beat the reigning champs by a whopping 30 points on that night.</p>
<p>They held Golden State to 99 points, and all of their All-Stars struggled aside from <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/thompkl01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Klay Thompson</a>. <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/duranke01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Kevin Durant</a> shot 5-13 from the field for 17 points and not much else. <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/curryst01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Stephen Curry</a> shot 4-13 from the field and 1-7 from three. <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/greendr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Draymond Green</a> was 3-11 from the field and had 4 turnovers.</p>
<p>On the Jazz side of things, <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rubiori01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Ricky Rubio</a> outplayed Stephen Curry and led the way for Utah. He double-doubled with 23 points and 11 assists and was a +31 in his 35 minutes. Joe Ingles and Donovan Mitchell each added 20 points, with Derrick Favors double-doubling with 18 points and 10 rebounds.</p>
<p>This was a big game for the Jazz, as they entered that night with a 21-28 record. They ended up knocking off 8 more consecutive wins after that game, with 3 wins prior to it, totaling an 11-game win-streak during what was a memorable Utah Jazz season.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:1600px;">Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)</p>
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<h3>Gordon Hayward’s Return</h3>
<p>The Utah Jazz wore their City Edition uniforms in Gordon Hayward’s first game back to Utah since departing the Jazz for the Boston Celtics in free agency. Obviously, the environment was very hostile towards Hayward, which created an even louder crowd for an epic game on national television.</p><div class="widget fs_ads"> <div class="fs_ad_widget-ad" style="margin:0 auto; width: 300px;"> <div class="fs-ll-ad" data-ad-type="minutemedia_slideshow_inline_300x250__desktop__tablet" data-vendor="minutemedia">
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<p>The Jazz won the game, with Joe Ingles leading all scorers with 27 points. He made 5 three-pointers and also dished out 7 assists. <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/goberru01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Rudy Gobert</a> had a monster double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds. Jae Crowder came off the bench and played a huge game, scoring 20 points with 4 three-pointers and 6 rebounds.</p>
<p>Hayward struggled in his return to Utah, scoring 13 points on just 3-9 shooting from the field. He was booed every single time he touched the basketball. <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/roziete01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Terry Rozier</a> led the Celtics in scoring with 22 points.</p>
<p>It was one of the more memorable games of the 2018-19 season. The Utah Jazz beat one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, and had bragging rights over Hayward and his Celtics. Go back and re-watch it — it’s a lot of fun!</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:3200px;">Ricky Rubio, Utah Jazz. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)</p>
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<h3>Ricky Rubio’s Game 3 Performance in 2018</h3>
<p>Game 3 between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs was as loud as I’ve ever heard Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz put shirts on each seat in the arena, which is normal, but they put multiple different colored shirts that matched their City Edition uniforms.</p>
<p>That made the atmosphere a lot cooler. It had to have been intimidating looking around the arena and seeing all those colors surrounding you. It was loud. Ricky Rubio had a huge performance for the Jazz, which helped them take a 2-1 series lead.</p>
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<p>Rubio triple-doubled with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. He dominated and clearly had it going. This was huge for Game 4, too. <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2020/04/09/utah-jazz-5-memories-city-edition-uniforms/2/"https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/westbru01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" ref="nofollow">Russell Westbrook</a> was too focused on trying to shut down Rubio in Game 4, which helped the Jazz grab another win and take the 3-1 series lead.</p>
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<p>The City Edition jerseys have treated the Utah Jazz well over the last three years. I’m going to miss them, but I am excited to see something new next season. It’ll be interesting to see what direction they go in. Let’s hope that they are as awesome as these jerseys!</p><!—pageview_candidate—>">