Team World tops Team USA in Rising Stars Challenge
Team World, led by Canadian Jamal Murray's 36 points, defeated Team USA 150-141 in the NBA All-Star weekend Rising Stars Challenge on Friday.
Murray drained 10 threes in the contest, to go with 11 assists. The Denver Nuggets rookie was named game MVP - the second Canadian to take the honor in the last three seasons. Andrew Wiggins picked up the award in 2015.
Highlights as follows. Nikola Jokic was dishing:
Baseline angle: pic.twitter.com/p63qTzbp5S
— The Knicks Wall (@TheKnicksWall) February 18, 2017
Jonathon Simmons was throwing down:
Jonathan Simmons has eyes in the back of his head! pic.twitter.com/a7x1a66feA
— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) February 18, 2017
C.J. McCollum was playing the role of sideline reporter, asking Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook questions. He didn't ask Irving about the Earth being flat.
Westbrook isn't doing interviews, but he did one with CJ... @CJMcCollum caught up with Kyrie and Russ on the sidelines! #BBVARisingStars pic.twitter.com/ba8Lk3nbpg
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 18, 2017
D'Angelo Russell showed off his handles (good tweet by the NBA):
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— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2017
US Team has taken the lead on @NBAonTNT!#BBVARisingStars pic.twitter.com/WhjwnckE3A