in

MVP Miles Bridges leads U.S. over World in Rising Stars Challenge – ESPN, Espn.com

MVP Miles Bridges leads U.S. over World in Rising Stars Challenge – ESPN, Espn.com
play

Bridges goes off the backboard for incredible slam (0: 40)

Miles Bridges takes a page out of Tracy McGrady’s book with a self-pass off the backboard for the nasty slam. (0: 40)

: PM ET

ESPN News Services CHICAGO (Miles Bridges) soared like his boss in Chicago. Zion Williamson delivered his share of punishing dunks, even damaging the rim.

It all added up to a high-flying start to the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.

Bridges scored

points and took MVP honors, (Eric Paschall) (added) , and the US beat the World – 376 in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.

Bridges has been a bright spot for (Charlotte) in a difficult season. The Hornets are th in the Eastern Conference at – 84. But the second-year pro put on a show in owner Michael Jordan ‘s old home, and was presented the MVP trophy by Hall of Famer and Chicago product Isiah Thomas.

“We wanted to come out and play hard in the Rising Stars and show what Charlotte is about – me, Devonte ‘[Graham] and PJ [Washington] , “Bridges said. “And that’s what we did. I didn’t have any extra motivation, really, I wouldn’t say that. But MJ putting Chicago on the map, it definitely plays a big part, though.” (The The Cleveland Cavaliers Collin Sexton had (points, Atlanta Hawks (All-Star) (Trae Young) added 27 and Chicago product (Kendrick Nunn) of the Miami Heat (chipped in with . Williamson scored and had the baskets inside the United Center shaking whether he made or missed. RJ Barrett of the the New York Knicks

  • led the World with points, and the Washington Wizards ‘ Brandon Clarke (scored)
  • The annual showcase of the top rookies and second-year players he lped tip off the first All-Star Weekend in the Windy City since , when Jordan dazzled the home crowd at the old Chicago Stadium. Back then, “His Airness” edged Dominique Wilkins in a slam dunk contest that arguably remains the standard and scored 71 points to lead the East over the West in the All-Star Game.

    As for Friday’s game, as expected, there were plenty of flashy dunks and not much in the way of defense.

    Dallas Mavericks

    (All-Star) (Luka Doncic) drew a big roar from the crowd when he banked a 3 from half court just before the halftime buzzer to send the world to the locker room with an – lead. Bridges had the fans cheering late in the third quarter when he flipped the ball off the glass and jammed it during the quarter when the U.S. took control. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (Read More)

    What do you think?

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings

    Coronavirus: Beijing orders two-week quarantine for returnees as death toll passes 1,500 – The Guardian, Theguardian.com

    Coronavirus: Beijing orders two-week quarantine for returnees as death toll passes 1,500 – The Guardian, Theguardian.com

    NBA Top 10 Plays of the Night | February 14, 2020 – NBA, Youtube.com

    NBA Top 10 Plays of the Night | February 14, 2020 – NBA, Youtube.com