Team Jalen emerges 2024 Rising Stars winners
Team Tamika vs Team Jalen
Team Tamika got off to a 9-0 lead in the opening game, making things seem bad for Team Jalen. Nevertheless, Team Jalen finally regained momentum and opened up a five-point lead with a 15-2 run.
Mathurin’s team won 40–35 after Henderson, a rookie for the Blazers, missed two free throws on the previous possession.
Team Detlef vs Team Pau
With an early 11-0 lead, Team Detlef grabbed command of the second semifinal.
Team Detlef defeated Team Pau 41–36 thanks to a challenging turnaround baseline jumper by G League Ignite's Matas Buzelis.
Team Jalen vs Team Team Detlef
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams put the finishing touches on a commanding, 26-13 victory over Team Detlef in the Panini Rising Stars final at All-Star 2024.
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Team Jalen was named in honor of honorary coach Jalen Rose.
The game-winning basket was made by Williams from a few feet beyond the arc after rookie Jordan Hawkins of the New Orleans Pelicans made a three-pointer to take his side within two points of the goal score of 25.
Guard Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers won event MVP mostly because of his 18 points in the opening semifinal.
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