Donovan Mitchell scores 57 points in an August NBA playoff game
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
On August 17, 2020, Donovan Mitchell scored 57 points for the Utah Jazz in an NBA playoff game against the Denver Nuggets in Orlando, Florida. This performance broke the Jazz's single-game playoff scoring record, previously held by Karl Malone with 50 points. Despite Mitchell's efforts, the Jazz lost to the Nuggets 135-125 in the series opener. The game occurred during the NBA bubble due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a lack of spectators. The Jazz had an initial 3-1 series lead against the Nuggets but ultimately lost the best-of-seven series 4-3.
- •Mitchell scored 57 points on August 17, 2020.
- •The game was played in the NBA bubble due to COVID-19.
- •The Jazz lost to the Nuggets 135-125 in Game 1.
- •Mitchell set a new Jazz playoff scoring record.
- •The series concluded with the Nuggets winning 4-3.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Deseret News archives: Donovan Mitchell scored 57 in an Aug. 17 NBA playoff game. What?
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