Jazz’s Ace Bailey, an ‘incredible athlete,’ focuses on defense ahead of game vs. Raptors

In an encouraging development for the rebuilding Utah Jazz, rookie Ace Bailey's defense quickly is catching up to his impressive offensive game.

Bailey will look to continue his growth when the Jazz face the Toronto Raptors on Monday night in Salt Lake City.

Toronto (39-31) is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, while Utah (21-50) has been eliminated from playoff contention in the West and has lost five of its last six games.

The Jazz knew all about Bailey's offensive upside...