NBA Rising Stars Game results, highlights: Cade Cunningham’s MVP effort leads Team Barry to victory

By | February 18, 2022
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Not a bad way to start off All-Star Weekend, eh?

On Friday night, the future of the NBA was on full display in the Rising Stars Challenge. A mainstay at All-Star Weekend, this year brought about a new format in which four teams of seven engaged in a mini-tournament, with the first two games going to 50 and the Championship Game between the first two winners going to 25 points.

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A number of stars stood out but none more than Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham, who took who MVP honors after scoring 18 points throughout the two-game tournament.

If you missed any of the action, The Sporting News had you covered with live scoring updates and highlights throughout the Rising Stars games.

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NBA Rising Stars Game live updates, highlights, results

(All times Eastern.)

Championship Game: Team Barry 25, Team Isiah 20

11:27 p.m. – MVP Cade Cunningham.

11:15 p.m. – Franz Wagner. Game.

Wagner sinks a free throw to deliver the win for Team Barry, which takes home the championship in a fun tournament that showcased 28 of the game’s best young talents.

11:10 p.m. – Raptors big man Precious Achiuwa is making his case for MVP.

10:50 p.m. – Expect an increased sense of urgency here.

Not only is it the final, but the first team to 25 wins. Buckle up.

10:44 p.m. – Before the final, we had the Clorox Clutch Challenge, which saw four teams of two engage in a timed competition in which they had to knock down five shots from spots mirroring some of the most iconic shots from the NBA Playoffs.

The winners? Team Isiah’s Desmond Bane and Tyrese Haliburton. They’ve got one more championship to play for.

Game 2: Team Barry 50, Team Payton 48

Game 2: Team Barry 50, Team Payton 48

10:31 p.m. – Jae’Sean Tate for the win!

Houston’s second-year forward puts a little English on the finish to deliver the win for Team Barry.

The Final is set, we’ll have Team Barry vs. Team Isiah for the title.

10:24 p.m. – Another tight finish.

Who takes it home?

10:15 p.m. – Buckle up for another tight finish.

10:15 p.m. – Buckle up for another tight finish.

10:10 p.m. – Cade Cunningham doing No. 1 pick things.

10:00 p.m. – Second game is underway and it’s just as competitive as the first.

9:44 p.m. – The tournament continues.

This one pits Team Payton’s LaMelo Ball against Team Barry’s Cade Cunningham.

You know how the rules go now, first team to 50 takes on Team Isiah for the title.

Game 1: Team Isiah 50, Team Worthy 49

9:40 p.m. – Desmond Bane is cold as ice.

The Grizzlies’ sharpshooter knocked down two free throws to give Team Isiah a one-point win.

They’ll face the winner of Game 2 between Team Payton and Team Barry.

9:38 p.m. – Wondering why Cole Anthony was selected for the Slam Dunk Contest?

You’ll see plenty more of this tomorrow.

9:30 p.m. – It’s winning time.

To no surprise, this one will come down to the wire.

9:22 p.m. – Brendan Haywood isn’t wrong – we’re here to see Anthony Edwards rise above the rim.

9:20 p.m. – Josh Giddey with the pass … Jalen Suggs with the finish … Cole Anthony with the hype.

9:00 p.m. – Let the games begin.

The first team to 50 wins and advances to the Final.

Pregame

8:55 p.m. – The tournament begins with Team Worthy vs. Team Isiah.

The winner of Game 1 will face the winner of Team Payton and Team Barry.

Who ya got?

8:25 p.m. – As a reminder, there’s a new format for this year’s game, with a four-team tournament deciding the winner.

Here’s how it all works:

7:24 p.m. – The rising stars have arrived.

NBA Rising Stars Game Rosters 2022

Rising Stars: Team Barry
Player Position Team
Evan Mobley Forward Cleveland Cavaliers
Cade Cunningham Guard Detroit Pistons
Franz Wagner Forward Orlando Magic
Jae’Sean Tate Forward Houston Rockets
Isaac Okoro Forward Cleveland Cavaliers
Alperen Sengun Center Houston Rockets
Dyson Daniels Guard G League Ignite
Rising Stars: Team Thomas
Player Position Team
Anthony Edwards Guard Minnesota Timberwolves
Saddiq Bey Forward Detroit Pistons
Desmond Bane Guard Memphis Grizzlies
Isaiah Stewart Center Detroit Pistons
Tyrese Haliburton Guard Sacramento Kings
Precious Achiuwa Forward Toronto Raptors
Jaden Hardy Guard G League Ignite
Rising Stars: Team Payton
Player Position Team
LaMelo Ball Guard Charlotte Hornets
Scottie Barnes Forward Toronto Raptors
Jaden McDaniels Forward Minnesota Timberwolves
Ayo Dosunmu Guard Chicago Bulls
Chris Duarte* Guard Indiana Pacers
Davion Mitchell** Guard Sacramento Kings
Scoot Henderson Guard G League Ignite
Jonathan Kuminga* Forward Golden State Warriors
Bones Hyland** Guard Denver Nuggets

*Kuminga to replace the injured Duarte (toe)

**Hyland to replace the injured Mitchell (hand)

Rising Stars: Team Worthy
Player Position Team
Cole Anthony Guard Orlando Magic
Josh Giddey Guard Oklahoma City Thunder
Jalen Green Guard Houston Rockets
Herbert Jones Forward New Orleans Pelicans
Jalen Suggs Guard Orlando Magic
Tyrese Maxey Guard Philadelphia 76ers
MarJon Beauchamp Forward G League Ignite

NBA All-Star Weekend schedule 2022

  • Friday, Feb. 18: NBA All-Star Celebrity Game – 7 p.m. ET
  • Friday, Feb. 18: Rising Stars Game – 9 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, Feb. 19: All-Star Saturday Night – 8 p.m. ET
    Skills Challenge (first event)
    3-Point Contest (second event)
    Slam Dunk Contest (third event)
  • Sunday, Feb. 20: NBA All-Star Game – 8 p.m. ET

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