On February 19, Beijing time, the 2022 NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge began in championship mode for the first time, and defeated Thomas in the first game in the semifinals to defeat Vaughsie 50-49, and Bain scored a last-minute free throw.
Highlight lenses
Sagas buckled one-arm.
Rockets eye Green Big Windmill Dunk.
Contest Rules
The NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge changed the format and started in tournament mode for the first time, with a total of 28 players participating, including 12 NBA first- and second-year players each, and 4 development league ignition team players, each team 7 players. Four of the NBA's top 75 names are Rick Barry, Isaiah Thomas, Gary Payton and James Worthy.
The tournament mode is divided into 3 matches, consisting of two semi-finals and one final, with a semi-final target score of 50 points, which leads to the team winning. The final started from 50-50 with a target score of 25 points, and the team that reached 75 points first won the championship.
Game review
Semi-Final 1: Thomas Vsie
Thomas: Bain 10 points and 2 assists, Bay 16 points, 4 boards, 3 assists, 3 breaks and 1 cap, Stewart 10 points and 6 boards, Edwards 4 points and 2 assists, Halliburton 2 points, 4 boards and 7 assists, Hardy 2 points, Achuva 6 points and 3 boards!
Worthy: Green 20 points, 2 boards, 2 assists, 2 breaks and 1 cap, Sargas 16 points and 1 board, Gidy 2 points, 9 boards and 6 assists, Maxi 0 points and 2 boards, Anthony 4 points and 3 assists, Jones 3 points, Beauchamp 4 points!
The two teams started with a three-pointer, Bay broke through the layup to help Thomas hit the first goal, Sagas received a 2-pointer in the air, Stewart hit the inside line, and Green continued to fight with three points. Bay and Stewart dunked back-to-back dunks, Sagas hit a three-pointer, and Green made a layup and three-pointers to help Varcy gain a five-point advantage. Bay's three-pointer tied with Stewart's dunk, Sagas and Bay's dunk and Edwards' dunk and layup rebounded by four points. Sagas continued to dunk, Stewart hit in the air, and Green hit a layup into the timeout. Bain hit two consecutive three-pointers, Harry Burton dunked and Thomas extended their 29-19 lead.
Sagas and Green each hit a three-pointer, Bate hit a shot, and Achuva scored four straight points to continue his 10-point lead. Jones hit a 5-point deficit with Beauchamp's three-pointer, Stewart dunked, Green dunked four points in a row with Big Windmill. Hardy hit a layup, Worthy stopped Thomas with a 6-0 comeback, Achuva hit a layup, and Green and Bay scored a three-pointer. Gidy missed two free throws, Bain hit a layup, Sagas three-pointers and connecting Anthony dunked, Bain was snatched by a mistake, and Sagas received the ball and was hit by two free throws for tactical fouls to maintain a 49-46 lead. Bay broke through to a layup to chase the score, Green three points three points, Bain caused Sargus to foul two free throws to complete the final, and finally Thomas reversed the 50-49 victory over Varcy to advance to the final.
List of entries
Thomas: Achuva (Raptors), Bain (Grizzlies), Bay (Pistons), Edwards (Timberwolves), Halliburton (Pacers), Stewart (Pistons), Jaden Hardy (Ignition)
Team Worthy: Kerr Anthony (Magic), Gidey (Thunder), Green (Rockets), Jones (Pelicans), Maxi (Philadelphia), Sargas (Magic), Mayan Beauchamp (Ignition)
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