VJ Leads Team to Win Rising Stars Event

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe led Team Vince to a 25-24 victory over Team Melo in the Rising Stars event, securing the championship with two crucial free throws. Edgecombe, who scored a team-high six points in the final and was named MVP, also shone in the semi-finals with 17 points against Team T-Mac. Team Melo’s Dylan Harper contributed eight points in the final, while both semi-finals had target scores of 40 points. The event, part of NBA All-Star weekend, featured coaches Vince Carter, Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, and Austin Rivers.

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