Ajay Mitchell Starts Sunday with Gilgeous-Alexander Out

Ajay Mitchell is starting Sunday's game in Utah due to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's unavailability (elbow). This marks a significant opportunity for Mitchell, who has averaged 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 triples, and 2.0 steals over his six previous starts this season. He is shooting an efficient 51/50/91 in those starts. Mitchell will start alongside Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams, and Chet Holmgren.