Ace Bailey
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January 21, 2026
Hits for 20 in Tuesday's win
Bailey chipped in 20 points (8-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 127-122 victory over the Timberwolves.
Analysis
The rookie forward produced his best scoring effort since Nov. 24, when he dropped 21 points on the Warriors. Bailey has started five straight games since putting a hip flexor strain behind him, averaging 14.2 points, 5.0 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.2 combined steals and blocks over that span.
January 16, 2026
Shows two-way potential
Bailey finished with 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Thursday's 144-122 loss to Dallas.
Analysis
Bailey's rookie campaign has ebbed and flowed, but the signs of a potential high-end player on both sides of the ball were on display against Dallas. Bailey's 15 points were the most he's scored in January, and it was the second time in his career that he ended with at least two blocks and two steals. He'll have a chance to put another good game together in a rematch against Dallas on Saturday.
