The BBVA Rising Stars Challenge this year was one for the ages. From Jared Sullinger knocking down triples, to Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dion Waiters having a shootout, to Andre Drummond pulling down 25 boards, this was one of the most exciting basketball games of the season, even if it didn’t count. Here are some of the highlights of the night:
From earlier: Anthony Davis throws down impressive alley-oop from Victor Oladipo via SB Nation:
Jared Sullinger pays homage to Kareem Abdul-Jabar, hits uncontested baby hook shot in the lane:
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Miles Plumlee with the block on Anthony Davis:
Dion Waiters and Tim Hardaway Jr. go head-to-head and have a spectacular shootout:
Kevin Durant shimmies on the court during the Hardaway Jr.-Waiters one-on-one battle:
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Tim Hardaway Jr. hits a 360 layup after Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t let him have a free dunk:
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Giannis Antetokounmpo closes out the game with a double-clutch reverse dunk:
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And finally, the worst moment of the game. Andre Drummond (30 points, 25 boards) drops the MVP trophy and to make matters worse, Tim Hardaway Jr. grabs the mic and says “ESPN Not Top 10” – the game was on TNT!
