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Keyonte George Drops 32 in Jazz Win as Donovan Mitchell Backs His All-Star Bid

A blunt offseason reset fueled a leap that now has the 22-year-old vying for All-Star plus Most Improved honors.

01/13/26
1-13-26
Jan 12, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) reacts after the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Overview

  • George led Utah to a 123-112 road win over Cleveland with 32 points on 8-of-16 shooting, including 4-of-8 from three, plus 12-of-12 at the line and nine assists.
  • Mitchell praised the Jazz guard postgame, saying George "deserves to be an All-Star" after outplaying the Cavaliers.
  • For the season, George is averaging roughly 23.6–23.8 points and 6.9 assists with .454/.372/.906 shooting splits, reflecting a major efficiency jump.
  • Per StatMuse, he is the first Jazz guard with double-digit 30-point games in a season since Mitchell’s final year in Utah.
  • George’s rise followed Will Hardy’s blunt April challenge, with added support from sports psychologist Craig Manning and assistant Chris Jones, fueling clutch play and strengthening his MIP case while easing Utah’s short-term backcourt needs.