Ace Bailey delivers 18 points, 4 blocks in loss to Magic

Fantasy basketball: Bailey posted 18 points and 4 blocks on Wednesday, well above his recent averages, and has one game left this week on the second night of…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 12, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Ace Bailey posted 18 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks and 3 threes on 6-of-17 shooting and 3-of-4 from the line in 31 minutes as a starter in Utah's 123-108 loss to Orlando on Wednesday, November 11.

Bailey's line stands well above his recent work: over his previous 10 games he averaged 13.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 threes. The 45.4 fantasy points compare with 27.0 over that stretch, and his projected 27.4 fantasy points a game rank 117th overall. In nine-category leagues his value sits at minus-1.03.

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Ace Bailey

Bailey's usage sits at 19.0 per cent this season at 54.2 per cent true shooting. He has started 91 per cent of his games and logged 31.0 minutes a night across 12 outings, averaging 13.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.4 blocks and 1.5 threes. The spike in blocks stands out: 4 blocks Wednesday against 1.0 over his previous 10 games lifts his defensive output considerably.

Utah has one game left this week, Wednesday against an opponent not named here, which is the second night of a back-to-back. Bailey should remain in the starting lineup and play his usual 31 minutes, though managers should temper expectations given the short rest and the likelihood his counting numbers return closer to his season marks rather than Wednesday's elevated line.

What to do

• Start Bailey on Wednesday if you need blocks or threes, though expect closer to his 27.4 projected fantasy points than the 45.4 he posted against Orlando.

• Do not drop Bailey based on one strong game: his role remains steady at 31 minutes a night and 19.0 per cent usage.

• Monitor whether the 4 blocks become a pattern over his next few outings, as that would lift his nine-category value above minus-1.03.

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