Ace Bailey Enters Utah Jazz Starting Lineup For First Time vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Ace Bailey made his first NBA start for the Utah Jazz at home in the Delta Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ace played 27.5 minutes, scored 10 points, shot 4-9 from the field, secured 7 rebounds (4 offensive rebounds), had 3 steals and dished out 2 assists.Overall, the Jazz played much better in this game compared to how they played in Minnesota, where they lost by 40. Jazz were up by 2 at the half. The second half must more of a struggle for the Jazz as the Timberwolves outscored the Jazz by 15 in the third quarter. But they Jazz didn't give up and made it competitive down the stretch. Walter Clayton Jr. had a three point shot with about 15 seconds left on the clock that would have cut the Wolves lead to just 4 points, but the shot was just a bit short.Leading scorer for the Jazz was Keyonte George with 27 points on 9-18 from the field and 3-11 on threes. Lauri Markkanen scored 21 and had 8 rebounds. The bench came in and really gave the Jazz a lift to keep the game within reach. All the bench players were plus in the plus/minus category other than Isaiah Collier at a minus 3. However, Isaiah Collier played on 16 minutes of game time and recorded 7 assists. Collier continues to be a positive play maker for the Jazz.