Overview
- Bailey shot 11-of-16 and finished with 25 points, six rebounds, two steals and a block.
- Utah lost 140-127 in Houston against a Rockets team featuring new acquisition Kevin Durant.
- The 19-year-old started, matched up with Durant for stretches, and led the Jazz with 31 minutes.
- He scored at all three levels, including five midrange makes, two three-pointers and four finishes at the rim.
- With Lauri Markkanen out due to a left wrist contusion, Bailey operated as a primary scoring option in his first NBA appearance.