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Rookie Ace Bailey Dazzles in NBA Debut, Drops 25 Points Against Durant
9 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Ace Bailey, Utah Jazz's 5th overall pick, impresses in preseason debut
- Scores 25 points while going up against veteran star Kevin Durant
- Showcases impressive shooting, scoring, and defensive skills
On October 9th, 2025, the Utah Jazz's 5th overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft, Ace Bailey, made his preseason debut against the Houston Rockets. Despite his limited playing time, the rookie from Rutgers has already left a lasting impression on the Jazz organization.
Bailey led the Jazz in minutes played and showcased his impressive skillset, dropping 25 points while going up against his basketball idol, veteran star Kevin Durant. The young player was unstoppable, knocking down jumpers from all over the floor and even throwing down a few powerful dunks.
