Team Knicks Crowned Champions of Kia Shooting Stars Challenge

The Team Knicks squad, featuring Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Allan Houston, and celebrity passer Rick Brunson, emerged victorious in the Kia Shooting Stars Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome. The team competed against three other squads in the event, ultimately securing the title.

Competition Format

Each team had 70 seconds to score from seven designated spots. Shots were valued at 2, 3, or 4 points, challenging teams on both speed and accuracy from various distances.

Initial Round Results

The initial round featured four teams vying for a spot in the championship.

• Team All-Star, including Scottie Barnes and Chet Holmgren, scored 16 points.
• Team Cameron, featuring Jalen Johnson and Corey Maggette, scored 24 points.
• Team Harper, with Dylan Harper and Ron Harper Jr., scored 18 points.

Team Knicks advanced to the final by posting an impressive 31 points, the highest score recorded in the initial round.

Team Knicks led the initial round with a strong 31-point performance, securing their spot in the championship round.

Championship Round Victory

Team Knicks and Team Cameron progressed to the championship round after their strong initial performances. Team Knicks ultimately secured the victory with a definitive score of 47-38 against Team Cameron. Jalen Brunson and Allan Houston were instrumental in this final round, making crucial baskets that sealed their team's win.

Other All-Star Weekend Highlights

On the same day, other high-profile events also concluded:

• Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers won the 3-point contest, marking his third victory in the event.
• Keshad Johnson of the Heat won the slam dunk contest.