Ace Bailey throws it down the alley against the Bulls
The Utah Jazz looked to stay in the win column as they are visited the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Wednesday.
The Jazz were upset by the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112 at Rocket Arena on Monday and are looking to build on another win. Utah defeated Chicago in double overtime in the last meeting in November.
The Jazz’s first game against the Cavaliers was beautiful, as Isaiah Colliers linked with Ace Bailey for alley-oop slam.
Ace Bailey lifts for the alley-oop JAM š„pic.twitter.com/n4eBdPP304
ā ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 15, 2026
Bailey is slowly returning to form after missing several games with a hip injury. There’s no doubting his athleticism, which he’s shown since his college days at Rutgers. However, he needs more experience to learn how to take full advantage of it.
In 32 games, he averaged 9.9 points with 43.8% shooting and 3.2 rebounds. Before he was ejected, his minutes were increasing, which should only bode well for him. If he regains his fitness, coach Will Hardy could give him more opportunities.
He played just 15 minutes in their win over the Cavaliers, recording four points, three rebounds and two assists. It was only his second game since returning from a hip injury.
Bailey is only 19 years old. The learning curve is high for him. He had a rough start with the Jazzincluding all the questions after being drafted as the fifth overall pick. But if he stays on track, he could be a favorite player in Utah.
At the time of writing, the Jazz trail the Bulls in the second quarter.
2026-01-15 01:48:00
