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Ace Bailey Makes First Start, Jazz Fall To Timberwolves

Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz stands on the court (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY – Despite a promising showing from Ace Bailey in his first career start, the Utah Jazz dropped their third straight game, and the sixth of their last seven, after falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-113.

Keyonte George scored 27 points to lead the Jazz, while Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 35.

With a slew of injuries in the Jazz’s frontcourt, rookie Ace Bailey made his first NBA start and proved he was up to the task.

The fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft got off to a slow start, missing his first three shots, but found his rhythm in the second half, finishing with 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals in a career-high 28 minutes.

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The start of the 2025-26 season did not play out the way Ace Bailey had hoped. Heading into opening night, Bailey was sick and tired, literally.

He’d try to kick the illness — time in the sauna, extra recovery, constant fluids — but instead had a cough and was out of breath after short stints playing. So the first handful of games were hard to get through.

Now, he’s got his wind back, he’s not getting as fatigued during the games and he’s starting to get a feel for his teammates.

Ace Bailey records career-high three steals Monday

Ace Bailey recorded a career-high three steals in Monday’s 120-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also added 10 points, seven rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes.

Bailey logged a career-high 28 minutes and scored in double digits for the second straight game while grabbing seven rebounds. The 19-year-old has had back-to-back strong performances and will look to continue his improved play on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers.

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