Overview
- Utah ruled Ace Bailey out with a left hip flexor strain, and he did not return in the 131-129 win over the Pistons.
- No recovery estimate has been provided as the Jazz travel to face the Spurs on the second night of a back-to-back.
- Bailey played 11 scoreless minutes before exiting, and Brice Sensabaugh filled the spot with 20 points, including 15 after halftime.
- Since moving into the starting lineup on Nov. 10, Bailey has averaged 12.9 points on 46.8% shooting with 38.3% from three.
- The No. 5 pick has faced early lessons on defensive accountability and is averaging 10.7 points across 29 games with 20 starts.