In only his second career start, Utah Jazz wing Ace Bailey impressed by scoring a new career-best 17 points in the first half during an electrifying 14 minutes of play. He completed the game with 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including a career-high four three-pointers.
The Jazz, holding a 3-7 record, hosted the struggling Indiana Pacers (1-9) at Delta Center on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
“ACE TO BEAT THE BUZZER BEFORE THE HALF 🤩” — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz), November 12, 2025
This marks Bailey's third consecutive game scoring in double digits. He first reached double figures with 12 points in an away game against Minnesota. Just three nights later, he scored ten points in his first career start.
Before the game, Bailey averaged 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 19.3 minutes per contest. He came out strong against Indiana, sparking a comeback from a ten-point deficit early in the game. Keyonte George assisted Bailey with a backdoor pass, leading to a powerful two-handed dunk for Bailey’s first basket of the night.
Author’s summary: Ace Bailey's breakout performance, highlighted by a career-high 20 points and crucial early plays, signals his growing impact on the Utah Jazz this season.
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