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Trio of Rockets can't secure hardware in NBA Rising Stars event

u015eengün was quickly eliminated from competition Friday night as Team Deron (coached by former NBA point guard Deron Williams) lost to Team Pau (led by the former Lakers' champion) in a game to 40. u015eengün was not shy as he launched a deep three at one point in the contest, but he did not score in a 40-25 blowout.

The pair of Rockets' rookies stayed alive a touch longer in the event as the competed on a team coached by former Bulls' center Joakim Noah. Smith and Eason both scored in a 40-32 semifinal victory, though they ultimately fell in the finals to Team Pau.