The NBA All-Star Weekend festivities kick off on Friday night with the Celebrity Game and the Rising Stars Game as the league’s top talents gather in San Francisco for the midseason break. The Rising Stars Game takes center stage on the first night of All-Star Weekend, living up to its excitement.
In the opening game, Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht set the tone for Team C by hitting a corner 3-pointer. He later added an incredible dunk to help Team C secure a 40-34 victory over Team T, advancing to the championship game.
After Knecht’s standout performance in the first Rising Stars Game, Lakers fans flooded social media to show their support for the up-and-coming star.