Team USA defeated Team World Friday evening in the Rising Stars Challenge, 151-131. Miles Bridges led USA and won MVP honors with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. RJ Barrett led World in defeat with 27 points. Luka Doncic scored 16, dished out 5 assists and had 2 rebounds in the contest.
Luka Doncic got the start for Team World, along with Brandon Clarke of the Grizzlies, Rui Hachimura of the Wizards, RJ Barrett of the Knicks, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder.