The 2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge was a slam dunk fest

The 2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge was held in Chicago on Friday night as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend, and it did not disappoint.

On the scoreboard, the USA team dominated the World team 151-131, but both sides put on a show for the fans. Thanks to Bleacher Report, we have a video compilation of every slam dunk from the game.

The standout highlights feature this year's Rookie of the Year candidates (and former AAU teammates) as Ja Morant set up Zion Williamson with the alley oop slam.

With the USA team holding a commanding lead as the game wound down, the final minute of the game turned into a dunk contest...literally. Unfortunately, Williamson couldn't take advantage of his opportunities as his attempts to bring the fans to their feet fell short.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was named MVP with 20 points, five assists, five rebounds and three steals.

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The 2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge was held in Chicago on Friday night as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend, and it did not disappoint.

On the scoreboard, the USA team dominated the World team 151-131, but both sides put on a show for the fans. Thanks to Bleacher Report, we have a video compilation of every slam dunk from the game.

The standout highlights feature this year's Rookie of the Year candidates (and former AAU teammates) as Ja Morant set up Zion Williamson with the alley oop slam.

With the USA team holding a commanding lead as the game wound down, the final minute of the game turned into a dunk contest...literally. Unfortunately, Williamson couldn't take advantage of his opportunities as his attempts to bring the fans to their feet fell short.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was named MVP with 20 points, five assists, five rebounds and three steals.

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Austin Rivers grabs rebound, preventing teammate James Harden from triple-double

Houston Rockets point guard Austin Rivers found himself apologizing to superstar teammate James Harden for preventing him from earning a triple-double in Tuesday night's 125-110 win over Charlotte.

With under 30 seconds left in the game, Harden had 40 points, 12 assists and 9 rebounds. With only one more rebound needed to complete the triple-double, he seemed to have the perfect opportunity as Hornets forward Miles Bridges shot a 3-pointer that bounced off the rim. However, Rivers didn't get the memo, as he instinctively grabbed the rebound before Harden could get to the ball.

Rivers realized his mistake a few seconds later and apologized to Harden from across the court. Unfortunately, with the final seconds winding down, there was going to be no way for Rivers to make it up to him.

Harden played it off like it was no big deal, but he didn't look happy.

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Houston Rockets point guard Austin Rivers found himself apologizing to superstar teammate James Harden for preventing him from earning a triple-double in Tuesday night's 125-110 win over Charlotte.

With under 30 seconds left in the game, Harden had 40 points, 12 assists and 9 rebounds. With only one more rebound needed to complete the triple-double, he seemed to have the perfect opportunity as Hornets forward Miles Bridges shot a 3-pointer that bounced off the rim. However, Rivers didn't get the memo, as he instinctively grabbed the rebound before Harden could get to the ball.

Rivers realized his mistake a few seconds later and apologized to Harden from across the court. Unfortunately, with the final seconds winding down, there was going to be no way for Rivers to make it up to him.

Harden played it off like it was no big deal, but he didn't look happy.

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Paul George elbowed in face by DeMar DeRozan, stays in game

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George showed his toughness by returning to Monday night's game against San Antonio after taking an elbow to the face which left him with a bloody nose.

It happened midway through the third quarter with the Clippers holding a 68-67 lead. Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan drove down the lane and George stepped in to force him to take a shot. As DeRozan took the shot with his right hand, he elbowed George out of the way with his left arm, hitting George right in the nose.

Paul George went to the locker room after this. pic.twitter.com/mPMjbkzdqA

— Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) February 4, 2020

The game was stopped while trainers came out to tend to George's bloody nose. DeRozan not only was called for an offensive foul, but was assessed a flagrant 1 after the referees reviewed the replay.

George returned to the game in the fourth quarter and played extremely well, scoring 8 of his 19 points, including this clutch shot:

❄️ ICE IN HIS VEINS ❄️

📺 @FoxSportsWest | @Yg_Trece pic.twitter.com/GSL8ct2cjT

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) February 4, 2020

George added 12 rebounds and 8 assists as the Clippers beat the Spurs 108-105.

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Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George showed his toughness by returning to Monday night's game against San Antonio after taking an elbow to the face which left him with a bloody nose.

It happened midway through the third quarter with the Clippers holding a 68-67 lead. Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan drove down the lane and George stepped in to force him to take a shot. As DeRozan took the shot with his right hand, he elbowed George out of the way with his left arm, hitting George right in the nose.

Paul George went to the locker room after this. pic.twitter.com/mPMjbkzdqA

— Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) February 4, 2020

The game was stopped while trainers came out to tend to George's bloody nose. DeRozan not only was called for an offensive foul, but was assessed a flagrant 1 after the referees reviewed the replay.

George returned to the game in the fourth quarter and played extremely well, scoring 8 of his 19 points, including this clutch shot:

❄️ ICE IN HIS VEINS ❄️

📺 @FoxSportsWest | @Yg_Trece pic.twitter.com/GSL8ct2cjT

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) February 4, 2020

George added 12 rebounds and 8 assists as the Clippers beat the Spurs 108-105.

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Knicks, Grizzlies scuffle as Elfrid Payton shoves Jae Crowder

New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton shoved Memphis Grizzlies small forward Jae Crowder, triggering a scuffle between the two teams in the final minute of Wednesday night's game at Madison Square Garden.

After the Grizzlies hit a 3-pointer to increase their lead to 124-106, Knicks guard Julius Randle threw a nonchalant inbounds pass to Payton. As Payton wasn't completely paying attention, Crowder stole the ball and dribbled to the corner. As he took a 3-pointer, Randle shoved him down in front of the front row seats.

Crowder got up and shoved Payton as players ran towards the scuffle while officials and security tried to keep the players separated. Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. shoved Grizzlies guard Ja Morant during the scuffle, but fortunately it was kept under control. No players from either team left the bench.

Payton was assessed a flagrant 2 foul, resulting in an automatic ejection. Crowder was also tossed along with Morris. Knicks guard Damyean Dotson and Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas also received technical fouls.

In the end, Josh Jackson made three technical free throws, and the Grizzlies beat the Knicks 127-106.

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New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton shoved Memphis Grizzlies small forward Jae Crowder, triggering a scuffle between the two teams in the final minute of Wednesday night's game at Madison Square Garden.

After the Grizzlies hit a 3-pointer to increase their lead to 124-106, Knicks guard Julius Randle threw a nonchalant inbounds pass to Payton. As Payton wasn't completely paying attention, Crowder stole the ball and dribbled to the corner. As he took a 3-pointer, Randle shoved him down in front of the front row seats.

Crowder got up and shoved Payton as players ran towards the scuffle while officials and security tried to keep the players separated. Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. shoved Grizzlies guard Ja Morant during the scuffle, but fortunately it was kept under control. No players from either team left the bench.

Payton was assessed a flagrant 2 foul, resulting in an automatic ejection. Crowder was also tossed along with Morris. Knicks guard Damyean Dotson and Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas also received technical fouls.

In the end, Josh Jackson made three technical free throws, and the Grizzlies beat the Knicks 127-106.

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Alex Ovechkin wears number 24 to honor Kobe Bryant

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin wore a number 24 jersey during warmups prior to Wednesday night's game against Nashville to honor Kobe Bryant, the basketball legend who died tragically this past Sunday in a helicopter crash with his daughter Gianna and seven others.

Ovechkin met Bryant during a trip to Los Angeles in 2016 prior to Bryant's retirement from the NBA. Bryant gave Ovechkin a pair of autographed sneakers and an autographed Lakers jersey that said "To Alex - one of the all time greats".

Ovechkin plans to sign the number 24 Capitals jersey and auction it off, with the proceeds going to Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation.

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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin wore a number 24 jersey during warmups prior to Wednesday night's game against Nashville to honor Kobe Bryant, the basketball legend who died tragically this past Sunday in a helicopter crash with his daughter Gianna and seven others.

Ovechkin met Bryant during a trip to Los Angeles in 2016 prior to Bryant's retirement from the NBA. Bryant gave Ovechkin a pair of autographed sneakers and an autographed Lakers jersey that said "To Alex - one of the all time greats".

Ovechkin plans to sign the number 24 Capitals jersey and auction it off, with the proceeds going to Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation.

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Pistons honor Kobe Bryant by wearing his jersey numbers

The Detroit Pistons players honored the late Kobe Bryant by wearing his jersey numbers, 8 and 24, prior to Monday night's game against Cleveland.

The Pistons and Cavaliers lined up at center court for a 24-second moment of silence. The entire Little Caesars Arena was completely quiet.

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The Detroit Pistons players honored the late Kobe Bryant by wearing his jersey numbers, 8 and 24, prior to Monday night's game against Cleveland.

The Pistons and Cavaliers lined up at center court for a 24-second moment of silence. The entire Little Caesars Arena was completely quiet.

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NBA mourns death of Kobe Bryant with in-game tributes

On Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash, along with seven others, in Calabasas, California. During Sunday's NBA games, many players and teams took the opportunity to pay tribute to Bryant as they processed the news.

• Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young opened the game against Washington by wearing Bryant's uniform number 8.  To start the game, the Hawks won the jump ball and Young held it to take an 8-second backcourt violation.  The Wizards followed it by inbounding the ball and taking a 24-second violation, honoring Bryant's other uniform number, 24.
• In Memphis, the hometown Grizzlies took the opening jump and took a 24-second violation, then the Phoenix Suns inbounded and took an 8-second violation.  Suns guard Devin Booker was visibly in tears during the opening minutes.
• In Madison Square Garden, the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks each took 24-second violations to start the game.  Kyrie Irving took a personal day to mourn Bryant's passing.  Near the end of the game, Knicks fans began chanting "Kobe Bryant".
• The San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors each took 24-second violations to start their game.
• The Portland Trail Blazers opened the game with a 24-second violation, and the visiting Indiana Pacers took an 8-second backcourt violation.

An incredibly sad day in the world of sports.

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On Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash, along with seven others, in Calabasas, California. During Sunday's NBA games, many players and teams took the opportunity to pay tribute to Bryant as they processed the news.

• Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young opened the game against Washington by wearing Bryant's uniform number 8.  To start the game, the Hawks won the jump ball and Young held it to take an 8-second backcourt violation.  The Wizards followed it by inbounding the ball and taking a 24-second violation, honoring Bryant's other uniform number, 24.
• In Memphis, the hometown Grizzlies took the opening jump and took a 24-second violation, then the Phoenix Suns inbounded and took an 8-second violation.  Suns guard Devin Booker was visibly in tears during the opening minutes.
• In Madison Square Garden, the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks each took 24-second violations to start the game.  Kyrie Irving took a personal day to mourn Bryant's passing.  Near the end of the game, Knicks fans began chanting "Kobe Bryant".
• The San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors each took 24-second violations to start their game.
• The Portland Trail Blazers opened the game with a 24-second violation, and the visiting Indiana Pacers took an 8-second backcourt violation.

An incredibly sad day in the world of sports.

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Zion Williamson scores 22 points (17 straight in 4Q) during NBA debut

New Orleans Pelicans rookie phenom Zion Williamson made his NBA debut Wednesday night against San Antonio and made his presence felt in the fourth quarter with 17 consecutive points, including four 3-pointers, in a three-minute stretch of action.

Williamson finished the night with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in his first appearance of the season.

Williamson's electric fourth quarter performance wasn't enough to pull out a victory for the Pelicans, as the Spurs won the game 121-117. Still, if Zion can stay healthy, Pelicans fans have a lot to look forward to.

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New Orleans Pelicans rookie phenom Zion Williamson made his NBA debut Wednesday night against San Antonio and made his presence felt in the fourth quarter with 17 consecutive points, including four 3-pointers, in a three-minute stretch of action.

Williamson finished the night with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in his first appearance of the season.

Williamson's electric fourth quarter performance wasn't enough to pull out a victory for the Pelicans, as the Spurs won the game 121-117. Still, if Zion can stay healthy, Pelicans fans have a lot to look forward to.

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