In just his second career start, Utah Jazz wing Ace Bailey impressed by scoring a career-high 17 points in the first half during an electrifying 14 minutes on the court. He finished with 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including a personal best of four three-pointers.
The Utah Jazz (3-7) hosted the struggling Indiana Pacers (1-9) at Delta Center on November 11, 2025. This marked Bailey's third consecutive game scoring in double digits.
Bailey sparked the Jazz early, helping erase a 10-point deficit just two minutes into the game. Keyonte George assisted with a backdoor pass, allowing Bailey to throw down his first bucket with a two-handed slam.
“Ace to beat the buzzer before the half 🤩” — Utah Jazz Twitter, November 12, 2025
The performance highlights Bailey’s emergence as a rising contributor for Utah.
Author’s summary: Ace Bailey’s career-best performance in his second start showcases his potential, as he boosts the Utah Jazz with clutch scoring and dynamic playmaking.