Overview
- Team Stars routed Team Stripes 47-21 in the championship after splitting the round-robin, with Anthony Edwards tallying 32 points across three games to secure MVP.
- The revamped event featured two U.S. squads and Team World in short 12-minute matchups that players and league officials credited with adding real defense and urgency.
- Victor Wembanyama drew praise for setting the competitive tone and led Team World in both outings, though the internationals finished 0-2.
- Kawhi Leonard’s 31-point burst with a decisive late three headlined the round-robin, alongside clutch winners from Scottie Barnes and De’Aaron Fox.
- Player availability stayed under scrutiny as Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić limited their minutes and skipped a game, Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play, and Edwards questioned that participation; Tyrese Maxey vowed to reenter the three-point contest after failing to advance.