INDIANAPOLIS — Jalen Rose’s squad won the 2024 Rising Stars challenge tournament with a game-winning 3-pointer by Jalen Williams.
Rose’s squad advanced to the finals following a tight 40-35 win over Tamika Catchings’ team in the semifinals. Williams had two points, three assists and three rebounds. Holmgren had five points on 2-of-4 shooting, three rebounds and one assist.
Meanwhile, Pau Gasol’s squad suffered a 41-36 loss in the semifinals to Detlef Schrempf’s roster. Cason Wallace contributed with eight points on 3-of-8 shooting and one assist.
Rose came out victorious in the finals over Schrempf, 26-13. Williams had five points on 2-of-3 shooting, three assists and two rebounds. He shot 1-of-2 from 3. Holmgren had two points, two rebounds, one block and one steal.
Let’s look at some of the best photos that feature the three Oklahoma City Thunder players.
Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team Pau guard Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reaches for the ball against Team Detlef forward Emoni Bates (21) of the Cleveland Charge during a Rising Stars semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team Jalen forward Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during a Rising Stars semifinal game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team Jalen forward Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a play during the Rising Stars final at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team Jalen forward Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder and center Dereck Lively II (2) of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after a play during the Rising Stars final at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team Jalen forward Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes the ball during the Rising Stars final at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team Jalen forward Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against Team Detlef forward Matas Buzelis (13) of the G League…
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