What happened: Donovan Mitchell chained a crossover into a snatchback dribble to convert a four-point play during Wednesday's regular-season action, reaching nine points in nine minutes on the floor.

Why it matters: Converting a fouled three-pointer establishes a point-per-minute scoring pace early in his stint and forces tighter perimeter closeouts beyond the arc.

What to watch: Defensive adjustments on Mitchell's pull-up three-point attempts will dictate whether he maintains that scoring efficiency over the rest of the game.