Before showing his hops in the Slam Dunk Contest, Stephon Castle balled out.
Castle led a riveting 17-2 finish for Team C in a dominating 25-14 win over the Team G League to rule the 2025 NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge, Saturday, February 15.
Keyonte George closed out a 17-2 run for Team C to win the #CastrolRisingStars Championship 🎯
— NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2025
They move on to the #NBAAllStar mini-tournament on Sunday 💪 https://t.co/dmHi7JcPep
The San Antonio Spurs guard had 12 points in the championship round, helping the squad overturn a 12-8 deficit early to win two straight knockout games and won the MVP honors.
That means Team C will compose Team Candace as the fourth and final team in the All-Star Game tournament on Monday, February 17, that also features Team Shaq’s “OGs,” Team Chuck’s “Global Stars,” and Team Kenny’s “Young Stars.”
To get there, Castle and Bryce McGowens activated their clutch genes just in the nick of time.
The fourth pick in the 2024 NBA Draft hit the game-clinching jumper as Team C sent Team T packing behind a 40-34 semifinal win.
Stops on a dime and pulls up for a game-winning middy 🔥
— NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2025
Stephon Castle advances Team C to the #CastrolRisingStars Championship Game! https://t.co/xRTPYcpfYQ
Meanwhile, McGowens drained a clutch triple that sealed a stunning 40-39 Team G League upset of Amen and Ausar Thompson and Team M to book a spot in the finals.
WHAT A SHOT BY BRYCE MCGOWENS 🎯🎯
— NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2025
Team G League advances to face Team C in the #CastrolRisingStars Championship on TNT!
Winner plays in the #NBAAllStar mini-tournament on Sunday 👀 https://t.co/ejyYg0z2SN
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(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
