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.

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Ace Bailey Makes First Start, How Did He Play?

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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