2020 NBA RISING STARS CHALLENGE - FINAL
TEAM USA 151 - TEAM WORLD 131
Halftime: Team World 81, Team USA 71
MVP: Miles Bridges - 20 Points, 5 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 3 Steals
2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge Recap
The 2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge was played on February 14, 2020, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, during NBA All-Star Weekend. Team USA defeated Team World 151-131 after overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit. The victory evened the all-time series at three wins apiece since the introduction of the USA-versus-World format in 2015.
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges earned Most Valuable Player honors after finishing with 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals. Bridges made eight of 12 field-goal attempts, including three three-pointers, and helped lead a decisive second-half comeback.
Golden State Warriors rookie Eric Paschall led Team USA in scoring with 23 points, making 10 of 13 field-goal attempts. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton added 21 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young contributed 18 points and seven assists.
Miami Heat rookie Kendrick Nunn scored 16 points, and New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson added 14 points on seven-for-11 shooting. Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant contributed 10 points, five rebounds and six assists. Fellow Memphis player Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 12 points and seven rebounds.
Charlotte was especially well represented. Along with Bridges, Devonte' Graham scored nine points and distributed five assists, while P.J. Washington contributed eight points and five rebounds. The three Hornets combined for 37 points and played important roles in Team USA's second-half turnaround.
Team World was led by New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett, who scored a game-high 27 points and added six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Barrett shot 11-for-17 from the field and made five of six free throws.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds, making 11 of 15 field-goal attempts. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic scored 16 points and recorded five assists, while Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 16 points.
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura scored 14 points and collected seven rebounds. His teammate Moritz Wagner added 16 points on six-for-nine shooting. New Orleans Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Detroit Pistons forward Svi Mykhailiuk scored six points apiece, while Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie contributed five points.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Nicolo Melli rounded out Team World's scoring with three points and five rebounds.
Team World controlled the opening quarter, outscoring Team USA 39-30. The international team added 42 points in the second quarter and entered halftime leading 81-71. Doncic provided one of the night's signature highlights with a shot from beyond midcourt at the halftime buzzer.
The momentum changed dramatically in the third quarter. Team USA used a 27-5 run, sparked by its reserves and Charlotte's young players, to erase the deficit and seize control. The Americans outscored Team World 44-24 in the period and entered the fourth quarter ahead 115-105.
Team USA continued its strong play in the final quarter, outscoring Team World 36-26. The Americans finished the second half with an 80-50 scoring advantage, transforming a 10-point halftime deficit into a 20-point victory.
Bridges' athletic finishes, including a self-assisted dunk off the backboard, highlighted the game's entertainment-focused atmosphere. Williamson and Morant also provided memorable displays of athleticism, while Doncic and Young showcased the perimeter shooting and passing that made them two of the league's brightest young stars.
The 2020 contest featured a particularly impressive group of emerging players. Doncic, Young, Morant, Williamson, Gilgeous-Alexander and Jackson would go on to become major figures in the NBA, making the Chicago game an important snapshot of the league's next generation.
2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge Game Information
Date: February 14, 2020
Arena: United Center
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Final Score: Team USA 151, Team World 131
Halftime: Team World 81, Team USA 71
Second Half: Team USA 80, Team World 50
Winning Margin: 20 points
Combined Points: 282
Most Valuable Player: Miles Bridges, Charlotte Hornets
MVP Statistics: 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals
MVP Shooting: 8-12 FG, 3-7 3PT, 1-2 FT
Leading Scorer: RJ Barrett, 27 points
Team USA Leading Scorer: Eric Paschall, 23 points
Leading Rebounder: Brandon Clarke, 8 rebounds
Leading Assists: Trae Young, 7 assists
Team USA Head Coach: Phil Handy
Team World Head Coach: Adrian Griffin
Officials: Justin Van Duyne, JB DeRosa, Ray Acosta
Game Format: USA vs. World
2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge Score by Quarter
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|
| Team USA | 30 | 41 | 44 | 36 | 151 |
| Team World | 39 | 42 | 24 | 26 | 131 |
2020 NBA Rising Stars Box Score - Team USA
Head Coach: Phil Handy | Result: Won 151-131
| Player | NBA Team | MIN |
FG | 3PT | FT |
OR | DR | REB |
AST | STL | BLK |
TO | PF | PTS |
| Trae Young | Atlanta Hawks | 19:46 | 7-13 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| Kendrick Nunn | Miami Heat | 19:46 | 7-11 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| Zion Williamson | New Orleans Pelicans | 19:46 | 7-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies | 19:46 | 5-9 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | Memphis Grizzlies | 19:41 | 4-7 | 1-4 | 3-4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Eric Paschall | Golden State Warriors | 20:19 | 10-13 | 1-1 | 2-3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Collin Sexton | Cleveland Cavaliers | 20:14 | 9-14 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 |
| Miles Bridges (MVP) | Charlotte Hornets | 20:14 | 8-12 | 3-7 | 1-2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| Devonte' Graham | Charlotte Hornets | 20:14 | 3-7 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| P.J. Washington | Charlotte Hornets | 20:14 | 4-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| TEAM TOTAL | | 200:00 | 64-102 | 17-39 | 6-9 | 7 | 36 | 43 | 32 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 151 |
Team USA: 62.7% FG, 43.6% 3PT, 66.7% FT. The team collected additional team rebounds not included in individual player totals.
Roster changes: Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat and Wendell Carter Jr. of the Chicago Bulls were selected but did not play because of injuries. Collin Sexton and Zion Williamson were added as replacements.
2020 NBA Rising Stars Box Score - Team World
Head Coach: Adrian Griffin | Result: Lost 151-131
| Player | NBA Team | MIN |
FG | 3PT | FT |
OR | DR | REB |
AST | STL | BLK |
TO | PF | PTS |
| RJ Barrett | New York Knicks | 23:45 | 11-17 | 0-4 | 5-6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| Brandon Clarke | Memphis Grizzlies | 23:45 | 11-15 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks | 23:45 | 6-11 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 23:45 | 7-15 | 1-7 | 1-2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| Rui Hachimura | Washington Wizards | 20:28 | 7-11 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | New Orleans Pelicans | 19:32 | 2-12 | 2-10 | 0-0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Moritz Wagner | Washington Wizards | 16:15 | 6-9 | 1-2 | 3-4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | Detroit Pistons | 16:15 | 2-11 | 2-9 | 0-0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Josh Okogie | Minnesota Timberwolves | 16:15 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Nicolo Melli | New Orleans Pelicans | 16:15 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| TEAM TOTAL | | 200:00 | 55-109 | 12-49 | 9-12 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 131 |
Team World: 50.5% FG, 24.5% 3PT, 75.0% FT. The team collected additional team rebounds not included in individual player totals.
Roster change: Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton was selected but did not play because of an injury. Nicolo Melli of the New Orleans Pelicans replaced him.
2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge Team Statistics
| Statistic | Team USA | Team World |
|---|
| Final Score | 151 | 131 |
| First Quarter | 30 | 39 |
| Second Quarter | 41 | 42 |
| Third Quarter | 44 | 24 |
| Fourth Quarter | 36 | 26 |
| Field Goals | 64-102 | 55-109 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 62.7% | 50.5% |
| Three-Pointers | 17-39 | 12-49 |
| Three-Point Percentage | 43.6% | 24.5% |
| Free Throws | 6-9 | 9-12 |
| Free Throw Percentage | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 7 | 14 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 36 | 30 |
| Player Rebounds | 43 | 44 |
| Assists | 32 | 32 |
| Steals | 9 | 9 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Points in the Paint | 84 | 84 |
| Fast Break Points | 41 | 29 |
| Bench Points | 81 | 36 |
| Largest Lead | 26 | 13 |
2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge Statistical Leaders
| Category | Player | Team | Total |
|---|
| Points | RJ Barrett | Team World | 27 |
| Team USA Scoring Leader | Eric Paschall | Team USA | 23 |
| Rebounds | Brandon Clarke | Team World | 8 |
| Assists | Trae Young | Team USA | 7 |
| Steals | Miles Bridges / RJ Barrett | Both Teams | 3 |
| Three-Pointers Made | Trae Young / Luka Doncic | Both Teams | 4 |
| Team World Assists | RJ Barrett / Luka Doncic / Josh Okogie | Team World | 5 |
| Team USA Rebounds | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Team USA | 7 |
2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge Historical Notes
Miles Bridges Wins Rising Stars MVP
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges won MVP with 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals. His athletic finishes and second-half contributions helped Team USA complete its comeback.
Team USA Overcomes a 10-Point Halftime Deficit
Team World led 81-71 at halftime, but Team USA outscored the international squad 80-50 in the second half. A 44-24 third quarter proved decisive.
Eric Paschall Leads Team USA in Scoring
Golden State Warriors rookie Eric Paschall scored 23 points on 10-for-13 shooting, leading the Americans in scoring despite not winning MVP.
RJ Barrett Scores a Game-High 27 Points
New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett scored 27 points for Team World and added six rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Three Charlotte Hornets Help Lead the Comeback
Miles Bridges, Devonte' Graham and P.J. Washington combined for 37 points. Charlotte's young players were particularly important during Team USA's decisive second-half run.
Luka Doncic Hits a Half-Court Buzzer-Beater
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic connected on a shot from beyond midcourt as the first half expired, giving Team World an 81-71 lead at the break. Doncic finished with 16 points and five assists.
Zion Williamson and Ja Morant Make Their Rising Stars Debuts
Two of the most anticipated rookies from the 2019 NBA Draft appeared for Team USA. Williamson scored 14 points, while Morant contributed 10 points and six assists.
2020 Rising Stars Series Tied at Three Wins Each
Team USA's victory tied the USA-versus-World series at 3-3 since the format began in 2015.
2020 NBA All-Star Weekend
Chicago hosted NBA All-Star Weekend for the first time since 1988. Team LeBron defeated Team Giannis 157-155 in the main All-Star Game on February 16, with Kawhi Leonard earning MVP honors. Derrick Jones Jr. won the Slam Dunk Contest, Buddy Hield won the Three-Point Contest, and Bam Adebayo won the Skills Challenge.
2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge FAQ
Who won the 2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge?
Team USA defeated Team World 151-131 on February 14, 2020.
Who was the 2020 Rising Stars MVP?
Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets won MVP with 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Where was the 2020 Rising Stars Challenge played?
The game took place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Who scored the most points?
RJ Barrett of the New York Knicks led all players with 27 points for Team World.
Who led Team USA in scoring?
Eric Paschall of the Golden State Warriors scored 23 points.
How many points did Zion Williamson score?
Williamson scored 14 points on seven-for-11 shooting for Team USA.
How many points did Luka Doncic score?
Doncic scored 16 points and added five assists for Team World.
Who coached the teams?
Phil Handy coached Team USA, while Adrian Griffin coached Team World.
Was there a Rising Stars game in 2021?
No. The NBA selected Rising Stars rosters in 2021 but did not play the game because of changes to All-Star Weekend during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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